association (A2)
noun
Pronunciation: /əsˌoʊsiˈeɪʃən/
Definition
A group of people or organizations joined together for a common purpose.
Examples
The teachers' association met to discuss new school rules.
She is a member of a student association at the university.
This is a professional association for doctors.
How to Use association
- association of (prepositional phrase)
- A group formed by people or organizations. — "It is an association of artists from around the world."
- association with (prepositional phrase)
- A connection or link between things or ideas. — "The association with fast food and poor health is well known."
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