affiliation

[ uh-fil-ee-ey-shuhn ]

noun

1. the act of affiliating; state of being affiliated affiliated or associated.

Other Words From

• inter·af·fili·ation noun
• nonaf·fili·ation noun
• preaf·fili·ation noun
• reaf·fili·ation noun
• super·af·fili·ation noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of affiliation¹

First recorded in 1745–55; from Medieval Latin affīliātiōn-, stem of affīliātiō “adoption”; equivalent to affiliate + -ion

Example Sentences

These two tribes exist in what appear to be parallel political ecosystems, across a deep partisan divide where opposing views are dismissed and the candidates inspire a devoted loyalty that goes beyond normal party affiliation.

From BBC

Hochman is running as an independent and has worked to distance himself from his past GOP affiliation, saying he plans to vote for Vice President Kamala Harris in this year’s presidential race.

From Los Angeles Times

Harmon has said on his website that his “affiliation is to no group. I am not part of any Super Pacs or special interest group.”

From Los Angeles Times

“When it comes to disclosing their affiliation with Trump, no ground is more fraught than courtship,” Politico observed back in 2018.

From Salon

Over the same period, net party affiliation among nonwhite voters has swung back and forth in some elections but has not significantly trended in either direction.

From Salon

Related Words

• connection
• partnership
• relationship