Freemasonry

Pronunciation: /ˈfriːˈmeɪsənriː/

Freemasonry (noun)

  1. A group of men who meet to share ideas and help each other, often with secret rituals.

Examples

  • A secret society often has rituals and symbols that are not publicly shared.
  • Freemasonry is a secret society with many members.

Common collocations: join a society, reveal secrets, conduct rituals