affiliation
noun
af·fil·i·a·tion
ə-ˌfi-lē-ˈā-shən 
plural affiliations
: the state or relation of being closely associated or affiliated with a particular person, group, party, company, etc.
The radio station has maintained a longtime affiliation with the concert hall and often has featured performers as guests on the air.
A former Democrat, Joseph McCarthy had switched his affiliation and was elected in the Republican landslide of 1946 …—
Ted Widmer
Ted Widmer… hundreds of businessmen owe their success to an affiliation with organized crime.—William Bastone
William Bastone
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This research delves into linguistic patterns and focused community affiliations, as well as music and movie preferences.
—Sara Smith, Variety, 1 Dec. 2023
In multiple court filings, per The New York Times, his lawyers have reiterated the claim that YSL is only a record label and does not have gang affiliations.
—Sadie Bell, Peoplemag, 28 Nov. 2023
Published on the Israeli government website, some are listed as having an affiliation with Hamas, but many are listed as under arrest without a specified jail term.
—NBC News, 23 Nov. 2023
Navy Federal also requires customers to have a professional affiliation with the military or Department of Defense, or a family relationship with someone who does.
—Martha C. White, wsj.com, 22 Nov. 2023
Every opinion is clearly marked as such, with the author’s name, affiliation, and any conflicts of interest disclosed.
—Torie Bosch, STAT, 11 Nov. 2023
No, there’s no affiliation with the Hollywood actor.
—Patricia Garcia, Vogue, 11 Nov. 2023
Leslie Carrillo, who did not state a specific affiliation, said that many have government oversight.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Nov. 2023
Nugget isn't the only Philadelphia native playfully taking aim at Swift, 33, for her affiliation with Travis, 34, and the Chiefs ahead of Sunday's game.
—Jack Irvin, Peoplemag, 18 Nov. 2023
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Sara Smith, Variety, 1 Dec. 2023
In multiple court filings, per The New York Times, his lawyers have reiterated the claim that YSL is only a record label and does not have gang affiliations.
—Sadie Bell, Peoplemag, 28 Nov. 2023
Published on the Israeli government website, some are listed as having an affiliation with Hamas, but many are listed as under arrest without a specified jail term.
—NBC News, 23 Nov. 2023
Navy Federal also requires customers to have a professional affiliation with the military or Department of Defense, or a family relationship with someone who does.
—Martha C. White, wsj.com, 22 Nov. 2023
Every opinion is clearly marked as such, with the author’s name, affiliation, and any conflicts of interest disclosed.
—Torie Bosch, STAT, 11 Nov. 2023
No, there’s no affiliation with the Hollywood actor.
—Patricia Garcia, Vogue, 11 Nov. 2023
Leslie Carrillo, who did not state a specific affiliation, said that many have government oversight.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Nov. 2023
Nugget isn't the only Philadelphia native playfully taking aim at Swift, 33, for her affiliation with Travis, 34, and the Chiefs ahead of Sunday's game.
—Jack Irvin, Peoplemag, 18 Nov. 2023
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First Known Use
1791, in the meaning defined above
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“Affiliation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/affiliation. Accessed 10 Dec. 2023.
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