English noun: affiliation | |||
1. | affiliation (state) a social or business relationship | ||
Samples | A valuable financial affiliation. He was sorry he had to sever his ties with other members of the team. Many close associations with England. | ||
Synonyms | association, tie, tie-up | ||
Broader (hypernym) | relationship | ||
2. | affiliation (act) the act of becoming formally connected or joined | ||
Samples | Welcomed the affiliation of the research center with the university. | ||
Broader (hypernym) | association | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | reaffiliation | ||