Shriner

noun

Shrin·​er ˈshrī-nər How to pronounce Shriner (audio)
 especially Southern  ˈsrī-
: a member of a secret fraternal society that is non-Masonic but admits only Master Masons to membership

Examples of Shriner in a Sentence

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Ten miles into the mountains, the train, which smells of llamas, malfunctions; instantly Kris herds us off and over the muddy ties in antic procession to the luxurious tourist train, paused ahead for its Retired Shriners, or whatever, to snap Polaroids. Tom Burke, Rolling Stone, 29 Sep. 2024 After being admitted to Shriners, Paige began a seven-year recovery journey that included more than 20 surgeries. Vanessa Etienne, Peoplemag, 11 Sep. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Ancient Arabic Order of Nobles of the Mystic Shrine

First Known Use

1886, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Shriner was in 1886

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“Shriner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Shriner. Accessed 24 Jan. 2025.

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