affiliated
Americanadjective
Other Word Forms
- nonaffiliated adjective
- unaffiliated adjective
Etymology
Origin of affiliated
Explanation
If two things are affiliated, they are closely associated or connected with one another. When you join a cause, you become affiliated with it and what it represents. You learned to choose your battles more carefully after becoming affiliated with the "Save the Pigeons" campaign. Coming from the verb "affiliate," the adjective affiliated shares its history, starting with the Latin stem affiliare, meaning "to adopt." As such, we "adopt" the ideals and goals of groups with which we join and become affiliated. You could be affiliated with a particular church or temple. As a celebrity, you are affiliated with a number of charities. There is also a legal meaning, whereby a mother can affiliate a child, or declare its paternity.
Vocabulary lists containing affiliated
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Example Sentences
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"The Rapid Support Forces consider you affiliated with security agencies and accuse you of using it for espionage," he tells the BBC.
From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026
Coachella, produced by Goldenvoice and AEG, isn’t affiliated with Live Nation or Ticketmaster.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026
We need federal legislation that prohibits PBMs and their affiliated companies from collecting fees based on drug prices, volume of drugs sold, or placement on a formulary.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026
However, their affiliated fundraising arms – including those supporting athletics – are set up as separate nonprofit foundations and typically need to apply for and receive that designation.
From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026
Across the hall from his office is a law firm, affiliated with Kavesh and Gau, that handles wills and living trusts and all other legal matters related to financial planning.
From "The Tipping Point" by Malcolm Gladwell
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