affiliate
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: affiliates · affiliating · affiliated
Sense 1
Someone or something, especially, a television station, that is associated with a larger, related organization, such as a television network; a member of a group of associated things.
Noun
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
To adopt; to receive into a family as one's offspring
Verb
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
to bring or receive into close connection; to ally.
Verb
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “affiliate” mean?
Someone or something, especially, a television station, that is associated with a larger, related organization, such as a television network; a member of a group of associated things.
Is “affiliate” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.