I. ə-ˈfi-lē-ˌāt verb
( -at·ed ; -at·ing )
Etymology: Medieval Latin affiliatus, past participle of affiliare to adopt as a son, from Latin ad- + filius son — more at feminine
Date: 1761
transitive verb
1.
a. : to bring or receive into close connection as a member or branch
b. : to associate as a member
affiliate s herself with the local club
2. : to trace the origin of
intransitive verb
: to connect or associate oneself : combine
• af·fil·i·a·tion -ˌfī-lē-ˈā-shən noun
II. ə-ˈfi-lē-ət, -ˌāt noun
Date: 1879
: an affiliated person or organization