fraternal order
Lodge with rituals
A fraternal order is an organization whose members share common interests, rituals, and mutual support—typically with secret ceremonies and hierarchical structures.
The Freemasons, Elks, and Knights of Columbus are fraternal orders.
Members often call each other "brother," reflecting the bond implied by *fraternal*: He joined a fraternal order after returning from the war.
- lodgeTemporary woodland dwelling
- lodge meetingFraternal organization's regular assembly
- brotherhoodKinship among men
- sworn brothersMen bound by oath
- ShrinersMasonic charitable fraternity
Freemasonry · benevolent societies · ritual · blood oath · charity · bylaws · dues · regalia · mutual aid · secret society · master mason · philanthropy · charitable giving · fellowship · chapter · council · inner circle · emblem
- groupsteam, teams, group, club, clubs
- clubs and societieshistorical society, neighborhood association, alumni association, book club, garden club
- orderscommand, decree, dictate, mandate, proclamation
- fraternal orderslodge, Freemason, lodges, Mason, Shriner
- fraternal societieslodge, mutual aid society, benevolent society, brotherhood, sisterhood
- fraternity conceptsinitiation, oath, ritual, lodge, chapter
fraternal orderad hoc committee
Group formed for specific purpose
fraternal ordersorority
Women's collegiate social organization
sisterhood · women's auxiliary · women's club · professional association · trade union