|

Mason

PRIMARY MEANINGS OF: Mason

1
n
American Revolutionary leader from Virginia whose objections led to the drafting of the Bill of Rights (1725-1792)
2
n
a member of a widespread secret fraternal order pledged to mutual assistance and brotherly love
3
n
English film actor (1909-1984)
4
n
English writer (1865-1948)
FULL DEFINITIONS OF: Mason
1

n American Revolutionary leader from Virginia whose objections led to the drafting of the Bill of Rights (1725-1792)

Synonyms:
George Mason
Example of:
American Revolutionary leader
a nationalist leader in the American Revolution and in the creation of the United States
2

n a member of a widespread secret fraternal order pledged to mutual assistance and brotherly love

Synonyms:
Freemason
Types:
Knight Templar
a man who belongs to a Masonic order in the United States
Type of:
brother
a male person who is a fellow member (of a fraternity or religion or other group)
3

n English film actor (1909-1984)

Synonyms:
James Mason, James Neville Mason
Example of:
actor, histrion, player, role player, thespian
a theatrical performer
4

n English writer (1865-1948)

Synonyms:
A. E. W. Mason, Alfred Edward Woodley Mason
Example of:
author, writer
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
WORD FAMILY
USAGE EXAMPLES