1. a secret fraternal organization with elaborate rituals and ceremonies
Usage: often capitalized as Freemasonry
2. spontaneous fellowship and sympathy among people with common interests
Usage: figurative use

Examples

• He joined the local Freemasonry lodge after being invited by a colleague.
• The symbols of Freemasonry can be found on many historic buildings.
• There was an instant freemasonry among the veterans at the reunion.
• The meeting hall displayed the traditional emblems of Freemasonry.
• A natural freemasonry developed among the researchers working on the project.
• Many founding fathers of America were members of Freemasonry.
• The freemasonry between the two musicians was evident in their performance.