C1nounformalbusinesswork
US/əˈfɪl.i.ət/
UK/əˈfɪl.i.ət/
a company or organization that is officially connected to a larger one
In context
The company has affiliates in twelve countries across Asia and Europe.
Our local affiliate will handle customer support for the new product.
She earns a small commission as an affiliate of the online store.
Words that go with affiliate
adjective + noun
- local affiliateThe local affiliate broadcast the game live.
- foreign affiliateThe report lists the profits of each foreign affiliate.
noun + preposition
- affiliate ofThe clinic is an affiliate of the national hospital group.
noun + noun
- affiliate marketingAffiliate marketing is a common way to earn money online.
- network affiliateA network affiliate in Denver aired the story.
verb + noun
- become an affiliateYou can become an affiliate by signing up on our website.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
an affiliate with the companyCorrect: an affiliate of the company