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freemasonry
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free·ma·son·ry  (frmsn-r)
n.
1. Freemasonry The institutions, precepts, and rites of the Freemasons.
2. Spontaneous fellowship and sympathy among a number of people.
freemasonry [ˈfriːˌmeɪsənrɪ]
n
natural or tacit sympathy and understanding
Freemasonry [ˈfriːˌmeɪsənrɪ]
n
1. the institutions, rites, practices, etc., of Freemasons
2. Freemasons collectively
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.freemasonry - a natural or instinctive fellowship between people of similar interests; "he enjoyed the freemasonry of the Press"
companionship, fellowship, society, company - the state of being with someone; "he missed their company"; "he enjoyed the society of his friends"
2.freemasonry - Freemasons collectivelyFreemasonry - Freemasons collectively              
Masonry
secret society - a society that conceals its activities from nonmembers
Freemason, Mason - a member of a widespread secret fraternal order pledged to mutual assistance and brotherly love
Translations
freemasonry [ˈfriːˌmeɪsnrɪ] N → masonería f, francmasonería f (fig) → compañerismo m, camaradería f
freemasonry [ˈfriːmeɪsənri] n → franc-maçonnerie f
free of charge adv [work, provide] → gratuitement; [get] → gratuitement
to be available free of charge → être gratuit(e)
free pass n → passe m
free period n → heure f de permanence
free port n → port m franc
freemasonry [ˈfriːˌmeɪs/ənrɪ] n → massoneria
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