associations
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/əˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃənz/
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/əˌsəʊsiˈeɪʃənz/
(association)
connection or group
Etymology
'association' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'associatio,' where 'ad-' meant 'to' and 'sociare' meant 'to join.'
'associatio' transformed into the French word 'association,' and eventually became the modern English word 'association' through Middle English.
Initially, it meant 'to join or unite,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a group or connection.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a group of people organized for a joint purpose.
The neighborhood association meets every month.
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Noun 2
a connection or cooperative link between people or organizations.
The association between the two companies has been beneficial.
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Noun 3
a mental connection between ideas or things.
The smell of the ocean brings associations of summer vacations.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41