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friendly society

noun

Definition of friendly society

British
: a mutual association for providing life and health insurance and old-age pension benefits to members

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First Known Use of friendly society

1684

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friendly society

noun

Definition of friendly society for English Language Learners

  • : an association in which members pay money to receive benefits when they are old or sick

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