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Definition of association

association

/əˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃən/
as · so · ci · a · tion
Plural:associations
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Adjective:associational
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association Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

An official group of people organized for a joint purpose, shared interest, or common profession.

Example

"She joined the national teachers' association to advocate for better classroom resources."

2

A connection, relationship, or cooperative link between people, organizations, or things.

Example

"The charity ended its long-standing association with the corporate sponsor."

3

A mental connection between ideas, memories, feelings, or sensations.

Example

"For many people, the scent of pine needles has a strong association with winter holidays."

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• Rhymes for association

• Nearby Words

assistive
assless
associate
association
associative
assort
assorted

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the mid-16th century from Medieval Latin associatio, derived from the Latin verb associare ('to join with'), from ad- ('to') and socius ('companion' or 'ally').

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