association
Translation
association, organization, connection, link
Examples
He is a member of the local football association.
He is a member of the local football association.
The book explores the association between poverty and crime.
The book explores the association between poverty and crime.
Grammar Patterns
((an)) association of ((people/groups)) an organization of people with a common purpose He is a member of the local football association.
the association between ((A)) and ((B)) a connection or relationship between two things The book explores the association between poverty and crime.
Similar Words
Synonyms: organization, society, connection, relationship
Etymology
From the verb 'associate' + '-ion' (a suffix forming nouns of action or condition).
Memory Tips
An 'association' is a group of people who 'associate' with each other for a common purpose.