affiliation
Translation
affiliation, association, connection
Examples
He was asked about his political affiliations.
He was asked about his political affiliations.
The group has no affiliation with any political party.
The group has no affiliation with any political party.
Grammar Patterns
affiliation ((with/to sth.)) a connection with a group The group has no affiliation with any political party.
Similar Words
Synonyms: association, connection, alliance; Antonyms: disaffiliation, separation
Etymology
From the verb 'affiliate', from Latin 'ad-' (to) + 'filius' (son), with the noun-forming suffix '-ion'.
Memory Tips
Think of the 'affiliation' as the official 'family tie' between groups.