noun
association
uh-soh-shee-AYSHN
noun
1
A group of people organized for a shared purpose, such as a club or professional body.
"She joined the local tenants' association."
2
A connection or link between two things, people, or ideas.
"Studies found an association between the two conditions."
"The brand has a strong association with luxury."
How to Use Association
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA connection between things, or an organized group of people with a shared purpose.
Common pairings
trade association
in association with
strong association
Word Forms
associations plural
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Etymology
From Latin associatio, from "associate" plus the noun suffix "-ion".