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Definition of affiliation

affiliation

/əˌfɪl.iˈeɪ.ʃən/
af · fil · i · a · tion
Plural:affiliations
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Adjective:affiliative
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• noun

1

The state or process of being officially attached, connected, or associated with an organization, group, or institution.

Example

"The university medical center maintains a close affiliation with several regional teaching hospitals."

2

An individual's formal membership in or ideological identification with a political party, religious denomination, or social movement.

Example

"Voters were asked to state their political affiliation before participating in the primary election."

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• Nearby Words

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affinity
affirm
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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from French affiliation, from Medieval Latin affiliatio ('adoption as a son'), derived from Latin ad- ('to') and filius ('son').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Affiliation. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/affiliation
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