Grand Orient

noun

An overarching group of associated Masonic lodges, led by a grandmaster.

Meanings

nounGrand Orient (plural Grand Orients)

plural Grand Orients

  1. FreemasonryAn overarching group of associated Masonic lodges, led by a grandmaster.

    Synonyms: Grand Lodge

Synonyms & antonyms

nounAn overarching group of associated Masonic lodges, led by a grandmaster.

Origin

  1. FrenchGrand Orient
  2. EnglishGrand Orient

Borrowed from French Grand Orient.

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Translations

Dutch Grootoosten
  • Grootoostenoverarching group of Masonic lodges
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