affiliation
/əˌfɪliˈeɪʃən/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: affiliations
Sense 1
Meaning · English
The relationship resulting from affiliating one thing with another.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
The establishment of a child's paternity or maternity.
Noun
Examples
[…] he did not […] forget to write to Mark a stinging letter in which he stated that if he refused to accept his responsibilities he would see that an action for affiliation was brought against him.
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 “affiliation” mean?
The relationship resulting from affiliating one thing with another.
Is “affiliation” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.