freemasonry
freemasonry Lexical Profile
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• noun
The beliefs, practices, and institutions of the Freemasons, an international fraternal organization structured into local lodges that traces its origins to medieval stonemasons' guilds and uses allegorical rituals and symbols.
"Several prominent leaders of the Enlightenment were active members of Freemasonry."
An instinctive or tacit fellowship, mutual sympathy, and shared understanding among people who share similar experiences, interests, or professions.
"There was an unspoken freemasonry among the veteran journalists covering the international summit."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Formed in the 17th century from 'freemason' and the suffix '-ry'. The term 'freemason' originally referred to a medieval guild stoneworker who carved 'freestone' (fine-grained sandstone or limestone) or who was emancipated from feudal servitude.