affiliate

6 definitions • 10 examples

to cause a group to become part of or form a close relationship with another, usually larger, group, or organization:

a college affiliated to the University of Mumbai

The school is affiliated with a national association of driving schools.

an organization that is connected with or controlled by another, usually larger, organization:

Our college is an affiliate of the university.

to become part of or form a close relationship with a group or organization:

[ T ] I’m not affiliated with any political party.

[ I ] The two schools will affiliate next year.

one part of a larger group or organization:

The show is broadcast on most of the network’s affiliates.

an organization that is officially connected with or controlled by another, usually larger, organization:

The study estimates that the school and its affiliates generate employment of 52,459 workers.

The company has sold its affiliate marketing business.

to be officially connected with or controlled by another, usually larger, company or organization:

The trust is affiliated with another nonprofit group.

In Dubai, most of the major hotels are affiliated to one of the several world-class golf courses.