affiliated

adjective

af·​fil·​i·​at·​ed ə-ˈfi-lē-ˌā-təd 

: closely associated with another typically in a dependent or subordinate position

the university and its affiliated medical school

Synonyms of affiliated

• related

Examples of affiliated in a Sentence

costuming and set design are affiliated arts, both requiring research into the period of the play or film

Recent Examples on the Web

The firm's disclaimer notes that affiliated parties may hold positions in the securities discussed. —Javier Hasse, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026

Billion-dollar private-equity groups are rapidly buying up leagues and affiliated services. —Chris Murphy, The Atlantic, 20 May 2026

The report describes the same-day publication pattern across affiliated outlets as evidence of coordinated messaging operations. —Asra Q. Nomani, FOXNews.com, 18 May 2026

Those who meet that threshold proceed to a vote among paying Labour Party members and members of affiliated trade unions, usually a process that takes several weeks. —Alexander Smith, NBC news, 14 May 2026

Word History

Etymology

from past participle of affiliate entry 1

First Known Use

1767, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for affiliated

• abdicated
• abrogated
• acclimated
• activated
• actuated
• adumbrated
• advocated
• aggravated
• aggregated
• agitated
• allocated
• alternated