freemason
/ˈfriːmeɪsn/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈfriːmeɪsn/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈfrē-ˈmā-sᵊn/ (ame, mw)
freemason — noun
- freemasonsingular
- freemasonsplural
1. a person who belongs to an old worldwide society called the Freemasons, whose me
a person who belongs to an old worldwide society called the Freemasons, whose members support one another, take part in traditional ceremonies, and use secret symbols and handshakes to identify each other.
Amara's grandfather was a Freemason for more than forty years and regularly attended meetings at the local lodge.
collocation: Freemason + lodge / attend meetings
Kenji learned about Freemason traditions when his uncle invited him to a ceremony at the Masonic temple downtown.
Chen discovered that several historical figures in his hometown had been active Freemasons who helped build the first public library.
The old stone building on River Road was originally a meeting hall for Freemasons in the early 1900s.
- Mason
shortened form with exactly the same meaning; equally common in everyday use
文法句型
a Freemason
the Freemasons
用法筆記
Often used in the plural form 'the Freemasons' to refer to the organization as a whole. The word 'Mason' (capitalized) is a common shorter form with the same meaning. When referring to the society's principles and practices, use the uncountable noun 'Freemasonry'.