affiliated
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /əˈfɪl.i.eɪ.tɪd/
KK: /əˈfɪl.i.eɪ.tɪd/
adjective
Definition
Connected or related to something else, often in a way that shows a partnership or support.
Example
The organization is affiliated with several international charities.
Conversation
I heard that the club is affiliated with the local university.
Really? That could be a great opportunity for networking.
Yeah, it might help us meet new people who are studying similar things.
Absolutely! I think being affiliated with them will open a lot of doors.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
associated
connected
allied
Antonyms
independent
disconnected
unrelated
verb
Definition
To be officially connected or associated with a larger organization or group.
Example
The university is affiliated with several research institutions.
Tense Forms
Past: affiliated
Past Participle: affiliated
Conversation
Did you know that our club affiliated with a local charity last month?
Really? That sounds like a great opportunity!
Yeah, it’s nice to see how our efforts are making a difference.
Root Explanation
Affiliated is formed from "ad-" (meaning to, towards) and "filiare" (meaning to make a son or to adopt). The word describes the act of being connected or associated with an organization or group, as if being 'adopted' into it.
Memory Tip
Think of being 'brought into' ('ad-') a family or group, like being 'adopted' ('filiare') — that's why affiliated means being connected or associated with something.
Visually Confused Words
unaffiliated
nonaffiliated
reaffiliate
afflicted
aciliated
filiate
preaffiliate
disaffiliate