affiliated

adjective

af·​fil·​i·​at·​ed ə-ˈfi-lē-ˌā-təd How to pronounce affiliated (audio)
: closely associated with another typically in a dependent or subordinate position
the university and its affiliated medical school

Examples of affiliated in a Sentence

costuming and set design are affiliated arts, both requiring research into the period of the play or film
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That’s where things stood until Jan. 6, when Cell Surgical Network and its affiliated defendants asked the appellate court to suspend its order to remand the case to Bernal, pending an appeal to the Supreme Court. Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 17 Jan. 2025 The state also issued cease and desist orders to three other tribally affiliated lenders, which exited the state as well. Joel Jacobs, ProPublica, 15 Jan. 2025 The declaration activates a range of shelter and assistance services on the part of the city and affiliated agencies, including services for those experiencing homelessness. Jonathan M. Pitts, Baltimore Sun, 14 Jan. 2025 To find out further information on how to help or donate, click here for a list of Hollywood and affiliated organizations gathering funds. Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 10 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for affiliated 

Word History

Etymology

from past participle of affiliate entry 1

First Known Use

1767, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of affiliated was in 1767

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“Affiliated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/affiliated. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.

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