Affiliation
/ˌæfɪliˈeɪʃən/noun
The act of connecting or associating with a group, organization, or parent body.
Did you know?Affiliation ultimately traces back to Latin filius, “son,” so hidden inside the word is the ancient idea of being made family, not just joining a club.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
affiliāre
“to adopt as a son; to make into a child of a family”
Late Latin
Latin
affiliātiō
“the act of adopting or attaching as kin”
14th Century
Anglo-French
affiliation
“the act of adoption or connection to a parent body or house”
Middle English
English
affiliacioun
“adoption; connection; association”
Modern English
English
affiliation
“association or connection with a group or organization”