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 sale is listed by Miami-Dade’s property appraiser as occurring between affiliated parties. —Karen Wang, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025

Sinclair, Ripley conceded, has experienced the downside of YouTube TV’s growth, including blackouts of its affiliated regional sports networks. —Dade Hayes, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2025

Having an affiliated hospital in Oceanside would anchor its network in the north, providing expansion opportunities for its existing medical groups similar to those now sought by UC San Diego Health and Scripps Health, both of which are pursuing expansions in San Marcos. —Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Nov. 2025

His last stint with an affiliated team was with the Philadelphia Phillies in 2016. —Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 1 Nov. 2025

Word History

Etymology

from past participle of affiliate entry 1

First Known Use

1767, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for affiliated

• abbreviated
• accelerated
• accentuated
• accommodated
• acculturated
• accumulated
• acidulated
• adjudicated
• administrated
• adulterated
• agglomerated
• agglutinated