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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
  • Talk to his doctors, his social worker, and the aides about other options.
    — R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 26 Sep. 2026
  • The Libra Sun opposes Neptune across your social and creative zones, encouraging big ideas, romantic possibilities, or group enthusiasm.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of social
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  • Hong Kong was handed back to China in 1997 following more than 100 years of British colonial rule.
    — Sylvie Zhuang, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Similarly, the country’s culture and history have been marked by its deep Guaraní roots and colonial influences.
    — Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of colonial

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“Associational.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/associational. Accessed 26 Sep. 2026.

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