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Affiliate

UK //əˈfɪl.i.eɪt// US //əˈfɪl.i.eɪt// Pronunciation

Definition

A business or organization connected to another, often through a formal relationship.

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In simple words: A company or person connected to another company.

Examples

• Our company is an affiliate of a larger corporation.
• She works as a marketing affiliate promoting various products.
• The affiliate network helps smaller businesses reach more customers.

Usage notes

Typically used in business contexts to describe partnerships, not suitable in casual conversations.

Grammar pattern

affiliate + object

Memory hint

Sounds like 'a fill eat' — imagine someone filling your plate at a restaurant.

Collocations

• affiliate marketing
• affiliate partner
• affiliate program
• affiliate network
• affiliate agreement

Synonyms

• associate
• partner
• subsidiary
• branch
• connected entity

Antonyms

• independent
• separate

Common mistakes

• Confused with 'affiliation' - the noun form is different.
• Sometimes used incorrectly as a verb when it is an adjective.
• Mispronounced due to spelling – emphasis on the second syllable.