association
noun
uk/əˌsəʊsiˈeɪʃən/ us [ C ] (written abbreviation especially US assn, written abbreviation especially US Assn, written abbreviation Assoc)
a group of people or organizations who work together for a particular purpose, often used in the names of particular organizations:
The creation of more part-time jobs is supported by the employers' association.
a business/professional/national association
president of the American Bar Association
[ C or U ]
the fact of being involved with other people or organizations that have the same purpose as you:
association with sb/sth We have had a very long and productive association with the firm.
Manchester Business School, in association with the Chartered Institute of Marketing, offers a top marketing qualification for professionals.
See also
articles of association
brand association
building and loan association
consumer association
freedom of association
housing association
industry association
memorandum of association
savings and loan association
staff association
trade association