🇫🇷French Source WordCode: FR

affiliation

Pronunciation / Transliteration: affiliation

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Affiliation/əˌfɪl.iˈeɪ.ʃən/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇫🇷 Example Sentence in French:

"Son affiliation politique est restée secrète."

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As noun
  1. 1

    The state or relation of being closely associated or connected to a particular organization, group, or idea.

    "The university has a strict policy regarding political affiliation on campus."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'affiliation' originates from the Latin word 'affiliatio', which means 'to adopt as a son'. It evolved through Middle English, reflecting the concept of being connected or associated with a group or organization.

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