Affiliate Definition & Meaning

affiliate
noun
  1. a subordinate or subsidiary associate; a person who is affiliated with another or with an organization
  2. a subsidiary or subordinate organization that is affiliated with another organization; "network affiliates"
verb
  1. keep company with; hang out with; "He associates with strange people"; "She affiliates with her colleagues"
  2. join in an affiliation; "The two colleges affiliated"; "They affiliated with a national group"

"Affiliate" in song lyrics

See how affiliate is used in real songs:

  • "I'm a one in a million, Dungeon affiliate"
    Bubba Sparxxx f/ Scar — Ain't Life Grand
  • "And don't get it curled, I'm not a Wu-Tang affiliate"
    Dom Pachino — Don't Get it Curled
  • "To ever look in the mirror and affiliate"
    Kool Moe Dee — Bad Mutha

Usage tips for "affiliate"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "affiliate" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for affiliate to find words that pair well.

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