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associations

[/əˌsoʊ.siˈeɪ.ʃənz/]
nounfeminine
associações
1. organized groups of people with a common purpose or interest
Several trade associations met to discuss industry standards.
Várias associações comerciais se reuniram para discutir padrões da indústria.
2. connections or relationships between things or ideas
The word 'summer' has strong associations with warmth and relaxation.
A palavra 'verão' tem fortes associações com calor e relaxamento.
3. the act of connecting or joining together
The association of colors in the painting creates a harmonious effect.
A associação de cores na pintura cria um efeito harmonioso.
Synonyms
organizationsgroupssocietiesunionsconnectionslinks
Antonyms
dissociationsdisconnectionsseparations

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
associações
standard term used throughout Brazil
São Paulo
associações
commonly used in business and organizational contexts
Portugal
associações
standard term, often used in formal and institutional contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

in association with - em associação com
free association - associação livre
word association - associação de palavras
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