affiliated
UK: əˈfɪliˌeɪtɪd | US: əˈfɪliˌeɪtɪd
adj. officially connected or associated with a larger organization or group
vt. (past tense) joined or linked as a member or branch
The word "affiliated" traces back to Latin affiliare ("to adopt as a son"), combining ad- (to) + filius (son). Over time, it evolved metaphorically to denote organizational connections, reflecting the idea of "adoption" into a larger group. The suffix -ated marks its adjectival form, implying a state of being linked.
The university is affiliated with several research institutes.
She became affiliated with the charity last year.
All affiliated members receive exclusive benefits.
The local clinic is affiliated with a major hospital network.
Their team is loosely affiliated with the national organization.