# freemasons

CEFR C1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/freemasons
Updated: 2026-10-14

## Definition

members of an old international club for men, known for private meetings, special signs, and charity work.

For teachers: 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.

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