association — a group of people organized for a joint purpose
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a group of people organized for a joint purpose
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃən/
Example Sentences
- The Zombie Survivors Association meets every Friday to discuss escape strategies.
- His association with the scandal damaged his reputation.
- The Pizza Lovers Association declared pineapple on pizza a crime against humanity.
association
NOUN[/əˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃən/]
a group of people organized for a joint purpose
The neighborhood association meets every Sunday to plan the spring festival together.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin, combining ad (to) and socius (companion), with the suffix -tion (action/state). Originally meaning 'the action of joining with companions' or 'fellowship', it evolved through Old French and Middle English to denote a group of people united by a common purpose or interest.
Breakdown
ad- (to, toward) + socius (companion, ally) + -ation (action, state, condition). The root socius relates to 'society' and 'social', while the prefix ad- and suffix -ation combine to express the process or result of joining with others.
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📝Examples
“The Zombie Survivors Association meets every Friday to discuss escape strategies.”
“His association with the scandal damaged his reputation.”
“The Pizza Lovers Association declared pineapple on pizza a crime against humanity.”
“She made a mental association between the music and her childhood.”
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