affiliate

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a subordinate or subsidiary associate; a person who is affiliated with another or with an organization
  2. noun a subsidiary or subordinate organization that is affiliated with another organization
  3. verb keep company with; hang out with

Etymology

From Medieval Latin affīliātus, the passive past participle of Late Latin adfīliō, affīliō (“to adopt as son”), from ad- + fīlius + -ō. Equivalent to Latin affīliō + -ate. Compare French affilié (noun).

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