it means ethnic quality or affiliation 2 : a particular etnic affiliation or group
affiliation
Religious affiliation is the self-identified association of a person with a religion, denomination or sub-denominational religious group.
That would be a "non-partisan" ballot.
The correct spelling is association (group, affiliation, or alliance).
An affiliation is an agreement to affiliate for a company.
state of affiliation or country of affiliation is the state the person has got his or her nationality
it is belonging to a group such as a church,school and other groups that one can form part of in a community or in the business world.
The question about business or affiliation on an application for employment might be asking if the person filling out the application has any connections to a business. The application might also be asking if that person is a member of any group of people.
racial affiliation
affiliation
Identity