affiliated
— Adjective
– English
~ being joined in close association; "affiliated clubs"; "all art schools whether independent or attached to universities"
affiliation
— Noun
– English
~ the act of becoming formally connected or joined; "welcomed the affiliation of the research center with the university"
affiliation
— Noun
– English
~ 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"