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masón

Freemason

noun mah-SOHN Rare
People & Society Religion

Origin: From French maçon (mason, bricklayer), referring to the stonemason guilds from which the fraternity drew its symbolism.

Usage Note

Masón refers to a member of the Freemasonry fraternity (masonería). The feminine form is masona, though the organization has historically been male-dominated. The related adjective is masónico (logia masónica = Masonic lodge). In Spanish historical contexts, Freemasonry was frequently associated with liberal politics and anticlericalism.

Examples

"Su abuelo era masón y guardaba sus rituales en secreto."

Natural Translation

His grandfather was a Freemason and kept his rituals secret.

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