affiliation - n. 가입, 가맹; 동맹, 연합; 협력; 결연

• The Cherokee have the largest tribal affiliation in the US, but most are of mixed ancestry and do not speak the language.
• The compound is headed by the oldest male inhabitant, irrespective of his kinship affiliation with the other residents of the group.
• Many schools are seeking affiliation to the college.