afˇfilˇiˇaˇtion
əˌfilēˈāSH(ə)n/Submit
noun
the state or process of affiliating or being affiliated.
"he had no particular affiliation, no close associates"
synonyms: association with, connection with/to, alliance with/to, alignment with, link with/to, attachment to, tie with/to, relationship with/to, fellowship with, partnership with, coalition with, union with; amalgamation with, incorporation into, integration into, federation with, confederation with