affiliates
|af-fil-i-ates|
/əˈfɪliəts/
(affiliate)
connect or associate
Etymology
'affiliate' originates from Medieval Latin, specifically the word 'affiliatus,' where 'ad-' meant 'to' and 'filiare' meant 'to adopt as a son.'
'affiliatus' transformed into the French word 'affilier,' and eventually became the modern English word 'affiliate' through Middle English.
Initially, it meant 'to adopt as a son,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to officially attach or connect.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person or organization officially attached to a larger body.
The company has several affiliates across the country.
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Verb 1
to officially attach or connect (a subsidiary group or a person) to an organization.
The local club decided to affiliate with the national organization.
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Last updated: 2025/05/23 02:51