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

Jaber has donated to American Muslims for Palestine and helped an affiliated foundation prepare its taxes, according to a judge’s 2017 opinion that initially blocked the lawsuit. — Hudson Crozier, The Washington Examiner, 13 Aug. 2026

Many hospitals create benefit programs designed to incentivize their employees to seek care from affiliated providers. — Bruce Roffe, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026

Through its dioceses and affiliated organizations, the church operates schools, hospitals, clinics, orphan care programs, agricultural extension projects, and vocational training centers, particularly in rural and underserved areas. — Stephanie Triplettall, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Aug. 2026

Kalshi Trading—and any other principal trading firm transacting on an affiliated exchange—would be forced to only engage with markets by quoting both sides. — Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 7 Aug. 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