secret society
noun
: any of various oath-bound societies often devoted to brotherhood, moral discipline, and mutual assistance
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The Knox is Boston's most elusive secret society.
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In the 2010s, having an affinity for Lil B was almost like membership in a secret society of listeners whose ears were attuned to the same oddball frequency.
—Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 25 Mar. 2026
Discontent first became vocal in the Italian secret societies.
—Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 12 Mar. 2026
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Danielle Parker, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
In the 2010s, having an affinity for Lil B was almost like membership in a secret society of listeners whose ears were attuned to the same oddball frequency.
—Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 25 Mar. 2026
Discontent first became vocal in the Italian secret societies.
—Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 12 Mar. 2026
This is a grand adventure and cracking good mystery awash with gaslighting, brawls, murders, red herrings and a secret society.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 5 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for secret society
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“Secret society.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/secret%20society. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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