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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. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › associationAssociation Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   1. a. : the act of associating. b. : the state of being associated : combination, relationship. had a long association with the firm. 2. : an organization of persons having a common interest : society. an alumni association. 3. : something linked in memory or imagination with a thing or person.

3. www.dictionary.com › browse › associationASSOCIATION Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   an organization of people with a common purpose and having a formal structure. Synonyms: band, company, society, union, alliance. the act of associating or state of being associated. friendship; companionship: Their close association did not last long. Synonyms: fellowship.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › associationASSOCIATION | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   ASSOCIATION meaning: 1. a group of people who work together in a single organization for a particular purpose: 2. the…. Learn more.

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   ASSOCIATION definition: 1. a group of people who work together in a single organization for a particular purpose: 2. the…. Learn more.

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definitionassociation noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and ...

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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.

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

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   Association has to do with things that are together, whether in a formal group like the National Basketball Association or just two things that are related, like the association between dogs and parks. Any time people or things are connected, there are associations.

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

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   Association Definition. The act of associating or the state of being associated. An organized body of people who have an interest, activity, or purpose in common; a society. The state of being associated; companionship; fellowship; partnership.