noun
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Meanings
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1
noun
the organization, beliefs, and ceremonies of the Freemasons
The exhibition traced the history and symbols of Freemasonry.
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2
noun
an instinctive fellowship or mutual understanding among people with a shared experience or interest
A quiet freemasonry united the veteran reporters.
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Etymology
From freemason plus -ry. The institutional name refers to the fraternal order of Freemasons; the figurative sense generalizes its private bonds and mutual recognition to any group sharing an experience or interest.