Association

/əˌsoʊ.siˈeɪ.ʃən/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A connection or relationship between things or people.

The association between diet and health is well-established.

A group of people organized for a joint purpose.

She became a member of the local arts association.

The act of associating or the state of being associated.

There was an association of ideas that helped him solve the problem.

A mental connection between concepts or events.

His association of the smell with childhood memories brought back vivid images.

Middle English: from Old French 'association' or Latin 'associatio', from 'associāre'.

professional association

A group formed to promote professional interests.

association football

Another term for the sport known as soccer.

association of ideas

A mental connection between related thoughts.

affiliate

A person or organization officially attached to a larger body.

collaborate

To work jointly with others, especially in an intellectual endeavor.

network

A group of interconnected people or organizations.

BFFs (Best Friends Forever)

We have a tight association; we are like BFFs.

Home team

Our association really comes together when supporting the home team.