Mason

/ˈmeɪsn/

Other forms: Masons

Definitions of Mason

1. noun

   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. noun

   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. noun

   English film actor (1909-1984)
   synonyms: James Mason, James Neville Mason

   example of:

   actor, histrion, player, role player, thespian

   a theatrical performer
4. noun

   English writer (1865-1948)
   synonyms: A. E. W. Mason, Alfred Edward Woodley Mason

   example of:

   author, writer

   a person who writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)