associational

adjective

Definition of associationalnext
as in social

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Recent Examples of associational Defendants contest only that CASA has not satisfied the first requirement for such associational standing. — New York Times, 2 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for associational
  1. social
  2. colonial
Adjective
  • Kibale Lodges shares the ethos of the group’s other four lodges, employing only Ugandans to run and manage properties, and fusing luxury with social and environmental impact, through Volcanoes Safaris Partnership Trust (VSPT).
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 July 2026
  • As the midterm elections kick into gear after Labor Day, Americans’ social feeds will be flooded with political videos.
    — Max Tani, semafor.com, 27 July 2026
Definition of social
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  • Malaysia shares historical and cultural ties through a common British colonial legacy, while Thailand’s geographic proximity to Myanmar creates natural opportunities for cross-border storytelling.
    — Lin Ying-Hsuan, Variety, 25 July 2026
  • In recent years, Indonesia has stepped up its efforts to recover cultural artifacts that were collected, stolen and trafficked during its colonial-era.
    — News Desk, Artforum, 24 July 2026
Definition of colonial

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“Associational.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/associational. Accessed 27 Jul. 2026.

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