Meaning & use
an affiliation
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UK/ən əˌfɪliˈeɪʃən/
US/ən əˌfɪliˈeɪʃən/
Meaning
phrasecountable
a connection or relationship with a group, organization, or person
Grammar: Countable: 'an affiliation', 'affiliations'. Usually followed by 'with' or 'to'.
Patterns
- affiliation with something
- affiliation to something
- political affiliation
- religious affiliation
Her affiliation with the university lasted for ten years.
The form asks for your political affiliation.
He has no affiliation to any political party.
Word forms
| plural | affiliations |
|---|
Common combinations
- political affiliation
- The survey asked about political affiliation.
- religious affiliation
- People of all religious affiliations are welcome.
- affiliation with
- His affiliation with the company ended last year.
- affiliation to
- She has no affiliation to any club.
Synonyms and how they differ
- association
- Association is a more general word for a connection; affiliation often suggests a formal or official link.
- membership
- Membership means being a member of a group, while affiliation can be a looser connection.
Word family
- affiliate verb
- to connect or become connected with a group
- affiliated adjective
- connected with a group
Commonly confused: an affiliation or affinity?
an affiliation vs affinity
Affinity means a natural liking or similarity, while affiliation is a connection or membership.
Practice
The questionnaire asks about your religious ___.
Choose one answer.
Affiliation means a connection to a group, so it fits with 'religious'. 'Affinity' means a natural liking, which is not about group membership.
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