secret society

noun

: any of various oath-bound societies often devoted to brotherhood, moral discipline, and mutual assistance

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But when Harvey goes missing, Batman is forced to descend into the city’s labyrinthian underground, uncovering a horrific conspiracy by a secret society that has ruled Gotham for ages, one that has ties to his parents’ tragic murder. Todd Spangler, Variety, 19 Nov. 2024 Though his albums are rapturously jolting — and wildly popular — Carti is most in his element onstage, and right now, the vibe is something like a pregame warmup meets secret society gathering. Jayson Buford, Billboard, 3 Sep. 2024 In the French Riviera, the technology has been used to tell the history of the Knights Templar, members of a secret society operating there in the 13th century. Shoshi Parks, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 Nov. 2024 This historical event, which aimed to reform secret society gangsters, ended in a riot and resulted in Singapore’s largest trial to date. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 21 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for secret society 

Word History

First Known Use

1821, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of secret society was in 1821

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“Secret society.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/secret%20society. Accessed 16 Dec. 2024.

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