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   As·so·ci·a·tion

   /əˌsōsēˈāSHən/

   

   noun

   • 1. (often in names) a group of people organized for a joint purpose: "the National Association of Broadcasters" Similar allianceconsortiumcoalitionunionleagueguildsyndicatecorporationfederationconfederationconfederacyconglomeratecooperativepartnershipamalgamationmergerbodygroupringcircletrustcompanyorganizationaffiliationsocietyclubbandbrotherhoodfraternitysororitycliquecartelrare:consociationsodality
   • ▪ a plant community defined by a characteristic group of dominant plant species: "a bog association containing ericaceous plants"
   • 2. a connection or cooperative link between people or organizations: "he developed a close association with the university" Similar relationshiprelationinterrelationconnectioninterconnectionlinkbondtieattachmentinterdependenceunioncommunicationinterchangecontactaffiliationcooperationdealings
   • ▪ the action or state of becoming a member of an organization with subordinate status: "Slovenia signed association agreements with the European Union"
   • ▪ the linking of molecules through hydrogen bonding or other interaction short of full bond formation.
   • 3. a mental connection between ideas or things: "the word bureaucracy has unpleasant associations"
   • ▪ the action of making a mental connection: "the association of alchemy with “hieroglyphics” and “cabala.”"
   • ▪ the fact of occurring with something else; co-occurrence: "cases of cancer found in association with colitis"

   Word Origin mid 16th century (in the sense ‘uniting in a common purpose’): from medieval Latin associatio(n-), from Latin associare ‘to unite, ally’ (see associate).

   Derivatives

   • 1. associational adjective

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishASSOCIATION | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   the fact of being involved with or connected to someone or something: her association with the university. This event was organized in association with a local school. [ C or U ] a feeling or thought that relates to someone or something: The beach has positive associations for me as I used to spend my holidays there. More examples.

3. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › AssociationAssociation - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Definitions of association. noun. a formal organization of people or groups of people. “he joined the Modern Language Association ” see more. noun. a social or business relationship. “many close associations with England” synonyms: affiliation, tie, tie-up. see more. noun. the act of consorting with or joining with others.

4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishASSOCIATION definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   May 18, 2024 · 7 meanings: 1. a group of people having a common purpose or interest; a society or club 2. the act of associating or the state.... Click for more definitions.

5. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishassociation noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Definition of association noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

6. www.thefreedictionary.com › associationAssociation - definition of association by The Free Dictionary

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   1. a group of people having a common purpose or interest; a society or club. 2. the act of associating or the state of being associated. 3. friendship or companionship: their association will not last. 4. a mental connection of ideas, feelings, or sensations: association of revolution with bloodshed. 5.

7. www.yourdictionary.com › associationAssociation Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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   Noun. Filter. noun. associations. The act of associating or the state of being associated. American Heritage. An organized body of people who have an interest, activity, or purpose in common; a society. American Heritage. The state of being associated; companionship; fellowship; partnership. Webster's New World.

8. www.dictionary.com › browse › associations&ASSOCIATION Definition & Usage Examples | Dictionary.com

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   an idea, image, feeling, etc., suggested by or connected with something other than itself; an accompanying thought, emotion, or the like; an overtone or connotation: My associations with that painting are of springlike days.