a person who joins with others in some activity or endeavor

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

a person with subordinate membership in a society, institution, or commercial enterprise

any event that usually accompanies or is closely connected with another

a degree granted by a two-year college on successful completion of the undergraduates course of studies

make a logical or causal connection

keep company with; hang out with

bring or come into association or action

having partial rights and privileges or subordinate status

a degree granted by a two-year college on successful completion of the undergraduates course of studies

an associate degree in applied science

an associate degree in arts

an associate degree in nursing

a teacher lower in rank than a full professor but higher than an assistant professor

a state or territory partly controlled by (but not a possession of) a stronger state but autonomous in internal affairs; protectorates are established by treaty

the position of associate (as in an office or academy)