affiliation — an official connection or association with an organization
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: an official connection or association with an organization
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˌfɪliˈeɪʃən/
Example Sentences
- The spy refused to reveal his true political affiliation, claiming he was just a pizza delivery guy.
- Please state your company affiliation when registering for the conference.
- His gym affiliation expired, but he kept sneaking in through the back door for free workouts.
affiliation
NOUN[/əˌfɪliˈeɪʃən/]
an official connection or association with an organization
The hospital's affiliation with a leading university improved patient care.
The affiliation between the university and the research center encouraged knowledge sharing.
Affiliation is dedication's navigation — when hearts find their foundation, together they dedicate to the destination
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'affiliatus', the past participle of 'affiliare', meaning 'to adopt as a son'. This combines the prefix 'ad-' (to) with 'filius' (son), reflecting the original sense of adoption or bringing into a family relationship.
Breakdown
ad- (to) + fil- (son, from Latin filius) + -ate (verb suffix) + -ion (noun suffix) = affiliation
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📝Examples
“The spy refused to reveal his true political affiliation, claiming he was just a pizza delivery guy.”
“Please state your company affiliation when registering for the conference.”
“His gym affiliation expired, but he kept sneaking in through the back door for free workouts.”
“The researcher's university affiliation was clearly mentioned in the academic paper.”
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