Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
association
noun
/əˌsoʊ.siˈeɪ.ʃən/
Definition
A group of people organized for a joint purpose or a connection between things.
Examples
- The American Medical Association promotes health and wellness.
- There is a strong association between diet and health.
- She felt a deep association with her childhood memories.
- The association organized a charity event for local schools.
Meaning
Association refers to the act of connecting or relating one thing to another. It can refer to a formal organization of people with a common interest or a mental link between ideas or experiences.
Synonyms
- connection
- affiliation
- coalition
- partnership
- organization
