affiliation

[uh-fil-ee-ey-shuhn] / əˌfɪl iˈeɪ ʃən /

NOUN

association with an organization

Synonyms

STRONGEST

connection partnership relationship

STRONG

alliance amalgamation bunch cahoots clan coalition combination confederation conjunction crew crowd gang hookup incorporation joining league merging mob outfit ring syndicate tie-in union

WEAK

banding together

Antonyms

STRONG

detachment dissolution disunion division divorce separation

Example Sentences

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The Office of the Secretary of War is announcing a significant change to the Department’s categorization of religious affiliation.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

Under California’s primary system, only the two candidates who receive the most votes in the primary advance to the November general election, regardless of their party affiliation.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

California has "jungle primaries" meaning the top two candidates for governor and for LA mayor advance from the primary stage, regardless of party affiliation.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

She said the fact that he hasn’t directly declared a political party affiliation shows that he doesn’t care what people think and is just here to do the job.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

So my answer to this unwarranted Team Edward affiliation was to identify with Team Kubrick.

From "Love, Hate & Other Filters" by Samira Ahmed

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