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free·ma·son·ry
(frē′mā′sən-rē)n.
1. Freemasonry The institutions, precepts, and rites of the Freemasons.
2. Spontaneous fellowship and sympathy among a number of people.
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freemasonry
(ˈfriːˌmeɪsənrɪ)n
natural or tacit sympathy and understanding
Freemasonry
(ˈfriːˌmeɪsənrɪ)n
1. the institutions, rites, practices, etc, of Freemasons
2. Freemasons collectively
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free•ma•son•ry
(ˈfriˌmeɪ sən ri)n.
1. secret or tacit brotherhood.
2. (cap.) the principles, practices, etc., of Freemasons.
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Noun | 1. | freemasonry - a natural or instinctive fellowship between people of similar interests; "he enjoyed the freemasonry of the Press" companionship, fellowship, society, company - the state of being with someone; "he missed their company"; "he enjoyed the society of his friends" |
2. | ![]() secret society - a society that conceals its activities from nonmembers |
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freemasonry
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