affiliation
noun [ C or U ] uk/əˌfɪl.iˈeɪ.ʃən/ us/əˌfɪl.iˈeɪ.ʃən/
隶属（关系）；从属关系；联系
a connection with a political party or religion, or with a larger organization
The group has affiliations with several organizations abroad. 该团体和数个国外组织有联系。
Their lack of affiliation to any particular bank allows them to give objective financial advice. 他们不隶属任何一家银行，这就使他们能够提供客观的理财咨询意见。
political affiliations 政治联系