affiliation
Translation
affiliation, association, connection, membership
Examples
He has no political affiliation.
He has no political affiliation.
The company has an affiliation with a local charity.
The company has an affiliation with a local charity.
Grammar Patterns
affiliation with ((sb./sth.)) a connection with an organization The company has an affiliation with a local charity.
political/religious affiliation connection to a political or religious group He has no political affiliation.
Similar Words
Synonyms: association, connection, link, relationship
Etymology
From the verb 'affiliate', from Latin 'ad-' (to) + 'filius' (son). The '-ion' suffix denotes an action or state.
Memory Tips
Think of the 'official link' or connection between two groups.