AFFILIATION - Definition & Meaning for Kids
Meaning 1
Part of speech: Noun
a social or business relationship
Example: a valuable financial affiliation; he was sorry he had to sever his ties with other members of the team; many close associations with England
Categories: Relationship
Meaning 2
Part of speech: Noun
the act of becoming formally connected or joined
Example: welcomed the affiliation of the research center with the university
Categories: Association
Synonyms
Affiliation, Tie, Association, Tie-up
🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)
The word "affiliation" comes from Latin affiliatiō, which comes from French affiliation.
🧩 Fun Fact
Many Latin words entered English twice—once through French and once through direct borrowing.