affiliation

/əˌfɪliˈeɪʃən/
noun
  1. The state of being officially connected or joined to a larger organization or group.
    • She listed her political affiliation on the form.
    • The university has an affiliation with several research institutes.
    • The club's affiliation with the national league gives it more resources.
  2. A close association or connection with a particular group, cause, or idea.
    • The artist's affiliation with the avant-garde movement is well known.
    • They questioned her affiliation with the controversial group.
    • His affiliation with the charity began ten years ago.
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