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freemasonry

/ˈfriːmeɪsnri/ /ˈfriːˌmeɪsnri/

Meanings
noun
Fellowship and sympathy among a number of people.

Examples :

"The freemasonry among the volunteers at the animal shelter made them a very efficient and supportive team. "
group organization society tradition history

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Illustration freemasons

freemasons noun

/ˈfriːˌmeɪsənz/ /ˈfriːˌmeɪsns/

A member of a guild of skilled itinerant masons during the Middle Ages and early modern times.

"During the construction of the grand cathedral, the freemasons meticulously carved intricate details into the stone. "

Illustration understand

understand verb

/ˌɞndəɹˈstand/ /(ˌ)ʌndəˈstænd/ /ˌʌndɚˈstænd/

To grasp a concept fully and thoroughly, especially (of words, statements, art, etc.) to be aware of the meaning of and (of people) to be aware of the intent of.

"My teacher explained the new math concept, and I understood it perfectly. "

Illustration development

development noun

/dɪˈvɛləpmənt/

The process of developing; growth, directed change.

"The development of this story has been slow."

Illustration volunteers

volunteers noun

/vɒlənˈtɪəz/ /vɑlənˈtɪɹz/

One who enters into, or offers for, any service of his/her own free will, especially when done without pay.

"Many volunteers helped clean up the park on Saturday morning. "

Illustration efficient

efficient noun

/əˈfɪʃənt/ /ɪˈfɪʃənt/

A cause; something that causes an effect

"The efficient of the new study method was improved learning outcomes. "

Illustration townspeople

townspeople noun

/ˈtaʊnzˌpiːpl/ /ˈtaʊnzpɪpl/

An inhabitant of a town.

"The townspeople gathered in the park for the annual summer festival. "

Illustration fellowship

fellowship noun

/ˈfɛləʃɪp/ /ˈfɛloʊʃɪp/

A company of people that share the same interest or aim.

"The Fellowship of the Ring"

Illustration institutions

institutions noun

/ˌɪnstɪˈtjuːʃənz/ /ˌɪnstɪˈtuʃənz/

A custom or practice of a society or community.

"Sentence: "In many cultures, arranged marriages are traditional institutions that have been practiced for generations." "

Illustration supportive

supportive adjective

/səˈpɔːtɪv/ /səˈpɔɹtɪv/

Providing support.

"I had a very supportive coach who helped me."

Illustration influence

influence noun

/ˈɪn.flu.əns/

The power to affect, control or manipulate something or someone; the ability to change the development of fluctuating things such as conduct, thoughts or decisions.

"I have absolutely no influence over him."

Illustration sympathy

sympathy noun

/ˈsɪmpəθi/

A feeling of pity or sorrow for the suffering or distress of another; compassion.

"Seeing her friend crying after failing the test, Sarah felt a lot of sympathy for her. "

Illustration historians

historians noun

/hɪˈstɔːɹɪənz/ /hɪˈstɔɹi.ənz/

A writer of history; a chronicler; an annalist.

"Historians study old letters and documents to learn about the past. "