affiliates
English meaning: Affiliates
Definition
Someone or something, especially, a television station, that is associated with a larger, related organization, such as a television network; a member of a group of associated things.
Example
“Our local TV channel is an affiliate of NBC.”
Another example: “The store earns a commission through its affiliates online.”
Usage — When, Where & How
A noun (and verb) used in business and broadcasting for an organisation or station officially connected to a larger one ('a CBS affiliate', 'company affiliates'). Slightly formal/commercial register.
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
From Medieval Latin 'affiliatus' ('adopted as a son'), from 'filius' ('son'), from the 18th century.
Synonyms
- partners
- associates
- subsidiaries
- branches
- members
Related Words
- affiliate
- newscast
- affiliation
- timeslot
- syndicated
- cbs
- nbc
- syndication
- abc
- programming
Common Collocations
- network affiliate
- local affiliate
- company affiliates
- affiliate marketing
- affiliate program
- television affiliates
Word Forms
affiliate (n); affiliates (pl); affiliate (v); affiliated; affiliation (n)
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Literary Heritage
“To thine own self be true, and it must follow, as the night the day, thou canst not then be false to any man.”
/To thine own self be true/
“Be honest with yourself — and as naturally as night follows day, you will be unable to be false to others.”
“I'm nobody! Who are you? Are you nobody, too?”
/I'm nobody! Who are you?/
“I am nobody — and that quiet anonymity is more honest than the noise of public fame.”
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- English
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