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as·so·ci·a·tion

association

 
 
pronunciation:
so si eI shn [or] so shi eI shn
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part of speech: noun
definition 1: An association is a connection of one thing with another thing in a person's mind.
Taylor's mom has many happy associations with summer. The beach, picnics in the park, and ice cream cones are some of them.
synonyms:
connection, identification, relationship
similar words:
contact
definition 2: An association is a group of people who are interested in something and work on it together.
The school has a parent association, and they meet once a month.
synonyms:
alliance, league, organization, society
similar words:
combine, company, party, union
derivation: associational (adj.)
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