Definition

1. Noun:
   • The act of becoming formally connected or joined: "Affiliation" refers to the process of establishing an official connection, association, or membership with a group, organization, or institution.
   • A social or business relationship: It can also denote the state of being associated or connected, often in a professional, social, or financial context.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The research institute announced its affiliation with the national university system.
  • Her professional affiliation with the engineering society provided valuable networking opportunities.
  • The charity sought affiliation with larger international organizations to expand its reach.

Advanced Usage

• "In affiliation with": used to describe a formal collaborative relationship.
  • The hospital operates in affiliation with the medical school for training residents.
• "Seek affiliation": to actively pursue a formal connection.
  • The new club will seek affiliation with the national sports governing body.

Variants and Related Words

• Affiliate (verb): To officially attach or connect to a larger organization.
  • The local channel decided to affiliate with a major news network.
• Affiliate (noun): An organization or person officially connected to a larger body.
  • The television station is an affiliate of a larger broadcasting company.
• Affiliated (adjective): Being in a state of official connection.
  • She works for a hospital affiliated with the university.

Synonyms

• Association: A connection or relationship, often less formal than affiliation.
• Alliance: A union or association formed for mutual benefit.
• Connection: A relationship in which a person or thing is linked or associated with something else.

Related Phrases

• Formal affiliation: Emphasizes the official, documented nature of the connection.
  • The contract established a formal affiliation between the two companies.
• Institutional affiliation: Refers to a person's connection with an institution, like a university or employer.
  • Please list your institutional affiliation on the research paper.

Related Idioms

• "Ties that bind": While not containing the word "affiliation," this idiom relates to the connections and relationships that create strong affiliations.
  • The cultural traditions were the ties that bound the community together.

Noun

1. the act of becoming formally connected or joined
   • welcomed the affiliation of the research center with the university
2. a social or business relationship
   • a valuable financial affiliation
   • he was sorry he had to sever his ties with other members of the team
   • many close associations with England