affiliate
/æf.ˈliː.ɪt/ · af.ili.ate
noun
- A person or organization that is connected or associated with another, often in a business or professional capacity. The company is an affiliate of a larger corporation.
verb
- To join or become associated with something, such as a business or organization. The new employee will affiliate with the marketing team.
verb
- To officially recognize or acknowledge a relationship or connection between two entities. The government will affiliate the new charity with its existing network.
Did you know? The term 'affiliate' is commonly used in the context of online marketing, where websites or businesses become affiliates of larger companies to promote their products or services.