associate
Joined with another or others and having lower status.
Example
“The associate editor is someone who has some experience in editing but not sufficient experience to qualify for a senior post.”
Other meanings
Having partial status or privileges.
“He is an associate member of the club.”
Following or accompanying; concomitant.
Word history
From Latin "associātus".
Where this comes from
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