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10 Language-to-English DictionariesAffiliation
/əˌfɪl.iˈeɪ.ʃən/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
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The state or relation of being closely associated or connected to a particular organization, group, or idea.
"The university has a strict policy regarding political affiliation on campus."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Medieval Latin root 'affiliat-', meaning 'adopted as a son', originating from the prefix ad- (to) plus filius (son) and filia (daughter). Over centuries, the term evolved from literal adoption into legal and institutional contexts, eventually broadening to describe any formal or informal association with a group, organization, or club.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Affiliation" is said worldwide
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affiliation
Transliteration: affiliation
"Son affiliation politique est restée secrète."
Zugehörigkeit
Transliteration: Zugehörigkeit
"Die institutionelle Zugehörigkeit muss im Papier angegeben werden."
affiliazione
Transliteration: affiliazione
"L'università richiede l'affiliazione a un dipartimento di ricerca."
afiliación
Transliteration: afiliación
"La afiliación al sindicato es completamente voluntaria."
afiliação
Transliteration: afiliação
"A sua afiliação partidária nunca foi um segredo."
संबंध
Transliteration: sambandh
"इस कॉलेज की किसी बड़े विश्वविद्यालय से संबद्धता है।"
隶属关系
Transliteration: lishu guanxi
"作者必须在文章中注明其机构隶属关系。"
소속
Transliteration: sosok
"연구원들은 논문에 소속 기관을 명시해야 합니다."
所属
Transliteration: shozoku
"論文には必ず所属機関を記載してください。"
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