affiliation
nounUK /əˌfɪliˈeɪʃən/
US /əˌfɪliˈeɪʃən/
A connection or link to a group or organization.
Her affiliation with the local chess club helped her make new friends.
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2. The state of being officially attached to or associated with a larger body.
The university's affiliation with the hospital allows students to train there.
3. A person's or group's political or religious association.
He was asked about his political affiliation during the interview.
4. The act of officially joining or being accepted into a group.
The affiliation of the new members was announced at the meeting.