freemasonry

/ˈfriːˌmeɪsənri/
noun
  1. The secretive fraternal organization of Freemasons, with its rituals, symbols, and degrees.
    • Freemasonry has a long history dating back to the medieval stonemasons' guilds.
    • Many famous historical figures were involved in freemasonry.
    • He joined freemasonry because his grandfather was a member.
  2. A sense of fellowship and mutual understanding among people with shared interests or experiences.
    • The freemasonry of pilots means they always help each other out at airports.
    • She felt an instant freemasonry with other cancer survivors at the support group.
    • There is a freemasonry among musicians who have toured together for years.
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