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 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

His denomination, which has about 170 affiliated churches, counts Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth as a member, and Wilson was invited to lead a prayer service at the Pentagon in February. —Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 14 May 2026

Any questions, comments or complaints regarding this Sweepstakes must be directed to the Sponsor only, and NOT to Instagram, Facebook, or their affiliated entities. —AJC.com, 7 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