affiliated

adjective

af·​fil·​i·​at·​ed ə-ˈfi-lē-ˌā-təd 

: closely associated with another typically in a dependent or subordinate position

the university and its affiliated medical school

Synonyms

• akin
• allied
• kindred
• related

Examples of affiliated in a Sentence

costuming and set design are affiliated arts, both requiring research into the period of the play or film

Recent Examples on the Web

The company's management team includes Brandon Lutnick as Chairman and CEO, and Jane Novak as CFO, with a board consisting of both independent and affiliated directors. —Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 28 Mar. 2025

Disclaimer: The views expressed in this article are those of Infinity Advisory LLC and do not necessarily reflect the views of any affiliated organization. —Gary Weinstein, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025

For example, Catholic parishes and affiliated organizations directly assist more than100,000 Minnesotans each month, providing food, clothing and direct financial aid for programs like rent assistance. —Jason Adkins, Twin Cities, 21 Mar. 2025

Doing good is woven into the company’s DNA: part of the proceeds from each booking flows to affiliated charities, and itineraries are tailored to guests’ philanthropic and conservation interests. —Chris Schalkx, Travel + Leisure, 16 Mar. 2025

Word History

Etymology

from past participle of affiliate entry 1

First Known Use

1767, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for affiliated

• abbreviated
• accelerated
• accentuated
• accommodated
• acculturated
• accumulated
• acidulated
• adjudicated
• administrated
• adulterated
• agglomerated
• agglutinated