affiliated

[ uh-fil-ee-ey-tid ]

adjective

1. being in close formal or informal association; related:

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

Other Words From

• nonaf·fili·ated adjective
• unaf·fili·ated adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of affiliated¹

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

Example Sentences

He has been a registered Republican in the past, but said during his time as sheriff that he was no longer affiliated with a political party.

From Los Angeles Times

Though that astronomical sum never materialized, The New York Times found that oil and gas interests donated an estimated $75 million to Trump’s campaign, the Republican National Committee, and affiliated committees.

From Salon

It was thrust into the spotlight again in August 2019, when the US treasury sanctioned Jammal Trust Bank, claiming, among other things, that it “knowingly facilitates the banking activities of US-designated entities openly affiliated with Hezbollah”, including AQAH.

From BBC

These came hours after the Israeli military ordered residents to evacuate areas around several buildings, warning them it was about to act against “facilities and interests affiliated with Hezbollah”.

From BBC

Neither the suspects nor the victim are affiliated with the school community, according to SDSU.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• connected