Meaning & use
Association
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A group of people organized for a joint purpose, or a mental connection between ideas or things.
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She joined the local tenants' association to advocate for better housing.
The smell of pine has a strong association with his childhood Christmases.
A note on using this word
From Latin 'associare,' to join to; used both for formal organizations and psychological connections.
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separationdissociation
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