Word
freemasons
Phoneticsfreema·sons
Countable noun
Definition
n. members of an old international club for men, known for private meetings, special signs, and charity work.
n. members of Freemasonry, an international fraternal organisation characterised by ritual meetings, symbols, and charitable activity. When capitalised, refers specifically to members of the recognised lodges.
Examples
“The freemasons meet in the old hall downtown.”
“My grandfather joined the freemasons for charity work and still attends their monthly dinners in town.”
“Although the freemasons guard many of their rituals, historians note their long influence on civic life through schools, hospitals, and charitable funds.”
Examples
simple
“The freemasons meet in the old hall downtown.”
contextual
“My grandfather joined the freemasons for charity work and still attends their monthly dinners in town.”
complex
“Although the freemasons guard many of their rituals, historians note their long influence on civic life through schools, hospitals, and charitable funds.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “freemasons” in context.
Verb
01. accuse freemasons
“Conspiracy theorists often accuse the freemasons of controlling world events.”
verb + noun
02. associate with freemasons
“The historic temple is often associated with freemasons.”
verb + prep + noun
03. ban freemasons
“Several regimes have tried to ban the freemasons throughout history.”
verb + noun
04. freemasons donate
“The freemasons donate millions each year to children's charities.”
noun + verb
05. freemasons gather
“The freemasons gather monthly at the historic lodge downtown.”
noun + verb
06. join freemasons
“He decided to join the freemasons following his father's tradition.”
verb + noun
Adjective
07. fellow freemasons
“He was welcomed warmly by his fellow freemasons at the annual dinner.”
adj + noun
Noun
08. brotherhood of freemasons
“He described the brotherhood of freemasons as a lifelong support network.”
noun + prep + noun
09. accused of being freemasons
“Several politicians were accused of being freemasons during the scandal.”
10. charity fundraising by freemasons
“The new playground was built through charity fundraising by freemasons.”
11. conspiracy theories about freemasons
“Conspiracy theories about freemasons spread rapidly after the documentary.”
12. join the freemasons
“My grandfather decided to join the freemasons in the 1960s.”
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
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