Freemasonry (Noun)
Meaning 1
A natural or instinctive fellowship between people of similar interests; "he enjoyed the freemasonry of the Press".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
Freemasons collectively.
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- The historical documents provide evidence that Freemasonry played a significant role in the formation of many Western governments.
- Throughout the 19th century, Freemasonry grew in popularity among intellectuals and professionals in the United States.
- Many Freemasonry traditions have been influenced by philosophical ideas of the Enlightenment and Renaissance humanism.
- Despite various conspiracy theories surrounding it, Freemasonry has long emphasized philanthropy, charitable works, and social service.
- Modern Freemasonry operates with greater openness than in the past, having removed some of its mystique to alleviate concerns and promote greater public understanding.