1. affiliation, association, tie, tie-up -- (a social or business relationship; "a valuable financial affiliation"; "he was sorry he had to sever his ties with other members of the team"; "many close associations with England")
2. affiliation -- (the act of becoming formally connected or joined; "welcomed the affiliation of the research center with the university")
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