freemasonry

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   the organization, beliefs, and ceremonies of the Freemasons

   The exhibition traced the history and symbols of Freemasonry.

2. 2
   noun

   an instinctive fellowship or mutual understanding among people with a shared experience or interest

   A quiet freemasonry united the veteran reporters.

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.

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