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

Currently, the council supports a network of 35 affiliated youth, family, and adult literacy programs offering free assistance in reading, writing, and math. —Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2026

Jake Kennedy is an affiliated broker with Compass in Nashville, specializing in design-forward homes. —Madeline Bilis, The Spruce, 30 May 2026

Hard Rock Stadium, renamed Miami Stadium during the World Cup because FIFA prohibits display of non-affiliated sponsors, is hosting seven matches during the 48-team tournament, which kicks off June 11 and runs through July 19. —Michelle Kaufman may 29, Miami Herald, 29 May 2026

The day before, Computex Media Day is packed with keynotes, forums, and affiliated events. —John Burek, PC Magazine, 29 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