'affiliation' definitions:

Definition of 'affiliation'

From: WordNet
noun
A social or business relationship; "a valuable financial affiliation"; "he was sorry he had to sever his ties with other members of the team"; "many close associations with England" [syn: affiliation, association, tie, tie- up]
noun
The act of becoming formally connected or joined; "welcomed the affiliation of the research center with the university"

Synonyms of 'affiliation'

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Words containing 'affiliation'