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- pronunciation:
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noun |
| definition 1: |
a group of people joined together for a common purpose or by a shared interest.
You can join the association if you pay the dues.- synonyms:
- alliance, league, organization, society
- similar words:
- combine, company, corporation, fellowship, guild, order, partnership, party, union
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| definition 2: |
the connection of one idea, feeling, or emotion with another.
This school has some happy associations for me.- synonyms:
- connection, identification, relationship
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| definition 3: |
the state of being associated.
Her association with that neighborhood ended when she moved away. |
| definition 4: |
friendship or companionship.
Our association began in grade school.- synonyms:
- companionship, friendship, relationship
- similar words:
- company, connection, fellowship
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| related words: |
band, belonging, circle, club, confederacy, dependence, force, friendship, institute, league, team |
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| derivation: |
associational (adj.) |
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