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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Defa Press, which is affiliated with Iran’s Defense Ministry, published a recruitment poster featuring a teenage boy and a veiled girl, both smiling.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Cybersecurity experts believe attacks conducted by Iranian state-backed factors and affiliated hacktivist groups could continue, likely targeting critical service providers in the energy, telecommunications, military, and finance sectors across the U.S. and its allies.

From Barron's • Mar. 29, 2026

Run for Something is not affiliated with No Kings, but some of the organization’s endorsed candidates this year hail from the movement.

From Salon • Mar. 28, 2026

He is not believed to be affiliated with the university, and his case will be presented to the L.A.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

I already hate him as much as I hate anything about the Colonies—he’s not affiliated with the Patriots, that’s for sure, but that just makes him more of a coward.

From "Legend" by Marie Lu

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