affiliated

adjective

af·​fil·​i·​at·​ed ə-ˈfi-lē-ˌā-təd How to pronounce affiliated (audio)
: closely associated with another typically in a dependent or subordinate position
the university and its affiliated medical school

Synonyms of affiliated

Examples of affiliated in a Sentence

costuming and set design are affiliated arts, both requiring research into the period of the play or film
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However, an affiliated company called Kalshi Trading does place wagers opposite retail users. Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 14 Nov. 2025 All entities are separate but affiliated subsidiaries of Morgan Stanley. Joshua Shek, Fortune, 14 Nov. 2025 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 See All Example Sentences for affiliated

Word History

Etymology

from past participle of affiliate entry 1

First Known Use

1767, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of affiliated was in 1767

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“Affiliated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/affiliated. Accessed 21 Nov. 2025.

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