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    Affiliate

    /əˈfɪl.i.eɪt/

    Meaning & Definition

    noun
    A person or organization officially attached to a larger body.
    He became an affiliate of the national charity.
    A subsidiary or branch of a larger organization.
    The new project was handled by an affiliate of the main corporation.
    verb
    To officially attach or connect to a larger body.
    The organization decided to affiliate with the international alliance.
    To join or associate with a larger group.
    They chose to affiliate with a well-known publishing house.

    Etymology

    Late 19th century: from Latin 'affiliatus', past participle of 'affiliare', from ad- 'to, at' + filius 'son'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    affiliate marketing
    A type of performance-based marketing where a business rewards outside partners for generating traffic or sales through the affiliate's marketing efforts.
    affiliate program
    A marketing system in which a business pays commission to affiliates for generating sales or leads.
    affiliate organization
    An organization that is officially connected with another organization.

    Related Words

    affiliation
    The state or process of being affiliated.
    affiliate network
    A platform that connects affiliates with merchants.
    affiliate link
    A unique link that tracks traffic to a merchant's website.

    Slang Meanings

    Affil.
    Many bloggers rely on affils to monetize their content.
    Affiliate army
    The brand launched an affiliate army to boost their sales.