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