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

• akin
• allied
• kindred
• 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

This year’s event will include a panel discussion and workshop on July 31, and a post-fashion show market day on Aug. 2 to showcase affiliated vendors and support small businesses. —Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 21 June 2025

Its affiliated nonprofit, the Global Alliance for Responsible Media, shut its doors last August rather than pay the legal fees to defend itself in court. —Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 18 June 2025

The cloud over 360 Clinic caused the derailment of a Westminster senior center planned to open next month by the affiliated 360 PACE. —Tony Saavedra, Oc Register, 17 June 2025

In the first days, Israel limited its attacks to military and nuclear affiliated leaders and sites. —Melik Kaylan, Forbes.com, 16 June 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