association
as-so-ci-a-tion
noun
A mental or factual connection between ideas or things.
"There's a strong association between poverty and crime."
noun
The act of connecting or being connected with others.
"His association with the group raised concerns."
noun
An organised group of people with a shared purpose.
"The local residents' association met weekly."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: connection, connexion, tie, affiliation, tie-up
Antonyms: disassociation