Association: meaning, definitions and examples

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association

[ əˌsoʊ.siˈeɪ.ʃən ]

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in psychology

A mental connection between concepts, events, or feelings that are related or linked in some way.

Synonyms

connection, link, relationship

Examples of usage

Studying the association between childhood trauma and adult mental health.
The therapist helped the patient explore the associations between certain triggers and anxiety.

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organization

A group of people who have joined together for a common purpose or goal.

Synonyms

club, organization, society

Examples of usage

She is a member of the local homeowners association.
The association is responsible for organizing the annual charity event.

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sports

A formal organization of teams or individuals participating in a sports league.

Synonyms

federation, league, organization

Examples of usage

The basketball association announced the schedule for the upcoming season.
He was selected to represent his country in the international swimming association.

Translations

Translations of the word "association" in other languages:

🇵🇹 associação

🇮🇳 संगठन

🇩🇪 Verein

🇮🇩 asosiasi

🇺🇦 асоціація

🇵🇱 stowarzyszenie

🇯🇵 協会 (きょうかい)

🇫🇷 association

🇪🇸 asociación

🇹🇷 dernek

🇰🇷 협회 (협회)

🇸🇦 جمعية

🇨🇿 asociace

🇸🇰 asociácia

🇨🇳 协会 (xiéhuì)

🇸🇮 združenje

🇮🇸 samtök

🇰🇿 қауымдастық

🇬🇪 ასოციაცია

🇦🇿 assosiasiya

🇲🇽 asociación

Word origin

The word 'association' originated from the Latin word 'associatio', which means 'a uniting, association, alliance'. The concept of forming connections or alliances has been present throughout human history, as people have always sought to come together for various purposes. Over time, the term has evolved to encompass a wide range of meanings, from psychological connections to organizational structures.