Affiliated — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective verb /ə-ˈfi-lē-ˌā-təd/ af·fil·i·at·ed

Meaning & Definition of Affiliated

Affiliated (adjective)

  1. closely associated with another typically in a dependent or subordinate position

Affiliated (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. having a close connection like that between family members

    "costuming and set design are affiliated arts, both requiring research into the period of the play or film"

    similar: akin, allied, kindred, related
    related: associated, connected, interconnected, interrelated, joined, alike, analogous, cognate, comparable, connate, correspondent, corresponding, ditto, like, matching, parallel, resemblant, resembling, similar, such, suchlike, identical, same, apposite, apropos, cogent, germane, material, pertinent, relevant
    opposite: unrelated
    near: diacritical, different, disparate, dissimilar, distinct, distinctive, diverse, nonidentical, other, unalike, unlike, differentiable, discriminable, distinguishable

Affiliated (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in associated, combined

    similar: allied, associated, combined, confederated, hung together, interfaced, banded (together), collaborated, concerted, concurred, conjoined, conspired, cooperated, joined, leagued, teamed (up), united, connived

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Affiliated

The most common words with a similar meaning to Affiliated:

akin, allied, kindred, related, associated, combined, confederated, hung together, interfaced, banded (together), collaborated, concerted, concurred, conjoined, conspired, cooperated, joined, leagued, teamed (up), united, connived

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Affiliated

Words with the opposite meaning of Affiliated:

unrelated

Related Words for Affiliated

connected, interconnected, interrelated, alike, analogous, cognate, comparable, connate, correspondent, corresponding, ditto, like, matching, parallel, resemblant, resembling, similar, such, suchlike, identical, same, apposite, apropos, cogent, germane, material, pertinent, relevant

Near Antonyms of Affiliated

diacritical, different, disparate, dissimilar, distinct, distinctive, diverse, nonidentical, other, unalike, unlike, differentiable, discriminable, distinguishable

Origin & Etymology of Affiliated

from past participle of affiliate:1

First known use: 1767

Frequently Asked Questions about Affiliated

What does "Affiliated" mean?

"Affiliated" means closely associated with another typically in a dependent or subordinate position. As an an adjective and a verb, it is defined as: closely associated with another typically in a dependent or subordinate position. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Affiliated"?

Other words for "Affiliated" include akin, allied, kindred, related, associated, combined, confederated and hung together. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Affiliated" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Affiliated"?

There are 49 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Affiliated". Common alternatives include akin, allied, kindred, related, associated, combined, confederated, hung together, interfaced and banded (together).

What is the opposite of "Affiliated"?

Antonyms of "Affiliated" include unrelated. Near antonyms include diacritical, different, disparate and dissimilar.

How do you use "Affiliated" in a sentence?

Examples of "Affiliated" in a sentence: "costuming and set design are affiliated arts, both requiring research into the period of the play or film".

Is "Affiliated" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Affiliated" can be used as an adjective and a verb, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Affiliated"?

"Affiliated" is pronounced /ə-ˈfi-lē-ˌā-təd/ and divided into syllables as af·fil·i·at·ed.

What is the origin of the word "Affiliated"?

"Affiliated" comes from from past participle of affiliate:1. First known use: 1767.