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Associations

Verb / ʌˌsəʊsi:ˈeɪʃʌnz / / ʌˌsəʊʃi:ˈeɪʃʌnz / Another word for associations — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A group of people or organizations that come together for a common purpose.

Synonyms & similar words

association affiliation connexion tie disassociation connection tieup group club society union league organization coalition federation guild alliance confederation consortium corporation syndicate network fraternity sorority brotherhood sisterhood chamber

Synonyms by register

Formal

affiliations connections linkages relationships alliances

Informal

ties links connections hangouts

Literary

confraternities fellowships kinships

Antonyms

disconnections separations disjunctions dissociations disunions alienations

Common collocations

  • close associations
  • professional associations
  • social associations
  • business associations
  • forming associations
  • breaking associations
  • mutual associations
  • strong associations

Word family

noun association
verb associate
adjective associative
adverb associatively

Usage note

Often refers to groups of people with a common interest or purpose. Can also refer to the mental linking of ideas or concepts.

Example sentences

  1. The association of doctors met to discuss new medical research.
  2. My mom is part of the parent-teacher association at my school.
  3. The association of artists held an exhibition at the museum.
  4. The association of firefighters organized a charity event for burn victims.
  5. The association of musicians performed a concert for charity.

Quotes

  • The strength of the team is each individual member. The strength of each member is the team. - Phil Jackson
  • Coming together is a beginning; keeping together is progress; working together is success. - Henry Ford
  • Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much. - Helen Keller

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