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Synonyms & Similar Words
connection
relationship
link
affiliation
alliance
partnership
union
league
coalition
organization
society
club
group
gathering
meeting
convention
conference
federation
consortium
syndicate
cooperative
corporation
fraternity
sorority
brotherhood
sisterhood
community
network
bond
tie
attachment
Meaning of Association
According to the Oxford English Dictionary, "association" refers to a group of people organized for a particular purpose, or a connection between two or more people, organizations, or things.
Definitions
- Merriam-Webster defines "association" as an organization of persons having a common interest, or a connection or relationship between things.
- The Cambridge Dictionary defines "association" as a group of people who work together or share an interest, or a connection between two or more things.
Example Uses
- The company has a strong association with the local community, and often sponsors charity events.
- Her association with the university dates back to her student days, when she was an active member of the debate team.
- The association between smoking and lung cancer has been well established by medical research.
- The new employee was introduced to the association of colleagues at the company meeting.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
disconnection
separation
isolation
detachment
division
split
rift
estrangement
disaffiliation
dissolution
breakup
abandonment
rejection
exclusion
expulsion
severance
dissociation
disunion
fragmentation
independence