fraternal society
Lodge with rituals
A fraternal society is an organization whose members share a common interest, profession, or background and meet for mutual benefit, fellowship, or charitable purposes.
Examples include the Freemasons, Elks, and college fraternities.
Members typically call each other "brother" or "sister" and observe rituals or traditions that reinforce group identity.
He joined the fraternal society his father belonged to.
- constitutionInherent physical or structural makeup
- networkingBuilding professional relationships
- brotherhoodKinship among men
- sworn brothersMen bound by oath
- ceremonyFormal event marking occasions
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Group promoting local welfare
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State administrative body
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