Synonyms of affiliation

affiliation

noun

ə-ˌfi-lē-ˈā-shən 

as in association

the state of having shared interests or efforts (as in social or business matters)

the Little League team, despite its name, the Northern Dynamites, has no affiliation with the Northern Dynamite Company

Synonyms & Similar Words

• association
• partnership
• relationship
• collaboration
• cooperation
• connection
• relation
• alliance
• union
• merger
• liaison
• interaction
• confederation
• dealings
• solidarity
• kinship
• hookup
• integration
• tie-up
• exchange
• linkup
• reciprocity
• incorporation
• affinity
• unification
• symbiosis
• interconnection
• unity
• interrelation
• intimacy
• business
• attachment
• rapport
• sympathy
• oneness
• mutualism
• company
• closeness
• companionship
• league
• togetherness
• fellowship
• bed
• colleagueship
• cahoots

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• dissociation
• dissolution
• division
• disaffiliation
• breakup
• separation
• split
• severance
• divorce
• alienation
• parting
• disunion
• estrangement

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of affiliation

José Kaire does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment. — José Kaire, The Conversation, 17 July 2026

Formed on July 1, this new public health system represents more than a simple affiliation between two respected organizations. — Pradeep Khosla, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 July 2026

If you're already registered to vote in Florida, July 20 is also the deadline to make any changes to your registration, including party affiliation, according to the Florida Department of State. — Sarah Perkel, USA Today, 16 July 2026

While many credit unions restrict membership based on location, job, or other affiliation, some require very little. — Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 15 July 2026