Definition

The act of ending a connection or relationship with a group or organization.

Example

His disaffiliation from the club surprised everyone.

Conversation

Did you hear about Mark's disaffiliation from the club?

Yeah, I saw that on social media. What happened?

He felt it was time to move on and find new interests.

That makes sense; sometimes you need a change.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Disaffiliation → It is formed from "dis-" (meaning apart) and "affiliation" (from Latin "affiliare", meaning to adopt as a son or associate). The word "disaffiliation" means the act of separating or withdrawing from an association or group.

Memory Tip

Think of being 'apart' ('dis-') from a group or association ('affiliation') — that's what disaffiliation means.

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