freemasonry

[ free-mey-suhn-ree ]

/ ˈfriˌmeɪ sən ri /

noun

secret or tacit brotherhood; fellowship; fundamental bond or rapport: the freemasonry of those who hunger for knowledge.

(initial capital letter) the principles, practices, and institutions of Freemasons.

Origin of freemasonry

First recorded in 1400–50, freemasonry is from the late Middle English word fremasonry.See Freemason, -ry

Words nearby freemasonry

free macrophage, freeman, free market, freemartin, Freemason, freemasonry, Freemasons, freemium, free nerve endings, free on board, free on rail

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Example sentences from the Web for freemasonry

Johnson vows, at the beginning of the novel, to initiate his readers into the “freemasonry of the race.”
American Dreams: 1912, ‘The Autobiography of an Ex-Coloured Man’|Nathaniel Rich|February 20, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Importantly, he makes clear the political and spiritual inclusiveness of Freemasonry, which is one of its greatest strengths.
Debunking Dan Brown|Michael Baigent|September 20, 2009|DAILY BEAST
Almost all his crew were dead, and he just dying, when help arrived, by means of freemasonry.
Retrospect of Western Travel, Volume II (of 2)|Harriet Martineau
There is a freemasonry among fathers that they know nothing of.
Dream Life|Donald G. Mitchell

We have read various books by Freemasons about Freemasonry, about its history, its constitution, its ritual.
Studies of Travel: Italy|Edward A. Freeman
In Belgium Freemasonry has taken the same political and anti-religious course.
Secret Societies And Subversive Movements|Nesta H. Webster
At that time, however, freemasonry was a much discussed subject.
The Complete Opera Book|Gustav Kobb

British Dictionary definitions for freemasonry (1 of 2)

freemasonry

/ (ˈfriːˌmeɪsənrɪ) /

noun

natural or tacit sympathy and understanding

British Dictionary definitions for freemasonry (2 of 2)

Freemasonry

/ (ˈfriːˌmeɪsənrɪ) /

noun

the institutions, rites, practices, etc, of Freemasons

Freemasons collectively

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单词	freemasonry
释义	freemasonry [ free-mey-suhn-ree ] / ˈfriˌmeɪ sən ri / noun secret or tacit brotherhood; fellowship; fundamental bond or rapport: the freemasonry of those who hunger for knowledge. (initial capital letter) the principles, practices, and institutions of Freemasons. Origin of freemasonry First recorded in 1400–50, freemasonry is from the late Middle English word fremasonry.See Freemason, -ry Words nearby freemasonry free macrophage, freeman, free market, freemartin, Freemason, freemasonry, Freemasons, freemium, free nerve endings, free on board, free on rail Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for freemasonry Johnson vows, at the beginning of the novel, to initiate his readers into the “freemasonry of the race.” American Dreams: 1912, ‘The Autobiography of an Ex-Coloured Man’\|Nathaniel Rich\|February 20, 2012\|DAILY BEAST Importantly, he makes clear the political and spiritual inclusiveness of Freemasonry, which is one of its greatest strengths. Debunking Dan Brown\|Michael Baigent\|September 20, 2009\|DAILY BEAST Almost all his crew were dead, and he just dying, when help arrived, by means of freemasonry. Retrospect of Western Travel, Volume II (of 2)\|Harriet Martineau There is a freemasonry among fathers that they know nothing of. Dream Life\|Donald G. Mitchell We have read various books by Freemasons about Freemasonry, about its history, its constitution, its ritual. Studies of Travel: Italy\|Edward A. Freeman In Belgium Freemasonry has taken the same political and anti-religious course. Secret Societies And Subversive Movements\|Nesta H. Webster At that time, however, freemasonry was a much discussed subject. The Complete Opera Book\|Gustav Kobb British Dictionary definitions for freemasonry (1 of 2) freemasonry / (ˈfriːˌmeɪsənrɪ) / noun natural or tacit sympathy and understanding British Dictionary definitions for freemasonry (2 of 2) Freemasonry / (ˈfriːˌmeɪsənrɪ) / noun the institutions, rites, practices, etc, of Freemasons Freemasons collectively Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to freemasonry peer group, age group, networking, old-girl network
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freemasonry

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Origin of freemasonry

Words nearby freemasonry

Example sentences from the Web for freemasonry

British Dictionary definitions for freemasonry (1 of 2)

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British Dictionary definitions for freemasonry (2 of 2)

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Words related to freemasonry