English dictionary

affiliation

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Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

a social or business relationship

noun.state

Examples
A valuable financial affiliation.

Synonyms association tie tie-up

Source: WordNet 3.0
the act of becoming formally connected or joined

noun.act

Examples
Welcomed the affiliation of the research center with the university.

Source: WordNet 3.0
Adoption; association or reception as a member in or of the same family or society.

noun

Source: webster1913