Synonyms

affiliated

American

[uh-fil-ee-ey-tid] / əˈfɪl iˌeɪ tɪd /

adjective

being in close formal or informal association; related.

a letter sent to all affiliated clubs; a radio network and its affiliated local stations.

Other Word Forms

nonaffiliated adjective
unaffiliated adjective

Etymology

Origin of affiliated

First recorded in 1785–95; affiliate + -ed ²

Example Sentences

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Before the IPO, Andersen was the U.S. affiliate in a global network known as Andersen Global that spans over 300 affiliated firms in more than 180 countries.

From The Wall Street Journal

Mr Foster taught English language at the International Study Centre, affiliated to the University of Lincoln, for eight years, before lecturing for four years at the university's business school.

From BBC

U.S. military leaders are working to broker a merger between the SDF and the new Syrian military affiliated with the government in Damascus.

From The Wall Street Journal

The audit also found that the fair required vendors to pay an affiliated foundation, which then delivered tens of thousands of dollars in gift cards to fair employees.

From Los Angeles Times

But everyone affiliated with the show says Thomas’s voice is its brand.

From The Wall Street Journal

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