affiliated company
nounUK /əˈfɪlieɪtɪd ˈkʌmpəni/
US /əˈfɪlieɪtɪd ˈkʌmpəni/
A company that is connected to a bigger company.
The small toy shop is an affiliated company of the large store chain.
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2. A company that is partly owned by another company.
The bank owns a small share of its affiliated company.
3. A company that works together with another company on projects.
Our affiliated company helps us build new websites.
4. A member firm that shares a brand or name with a larger group.
The hotel is an affiliated company of the famous travel group.