secret society

English - Turkish

Definition of secret society in English Turkish dictionary

komita

gizli dernek

gizli cemiyet

English - English

Definition of secret society in English English dictionary

a society that conceals its activities from nonmembers

clandestine group, secret organization

An organization, such as a lodge, that requires its members to conceal certain activities, such as its rites of initiation, from outsiders. Any of various oath-bound societies devoted to brotherhood (or sisterhood), moral discipline, and mutual assistance. Such societies usually conduct rituals of initiation to instruct new members in the rules of the group (see rite of passage). Greek and Roman mystery religions had their secular counterparts in clandestine social clubs, some of which served as platforms for political dissent. In West Africa secret societies such as Poro (for men) and Sande (for women) serve to translate slight advantages of wealth and prestige into political authority. In parts of New Guinea secret men's societies serve as repositories of tribal knowledge. Fraternal orders such as the Freemasons (see Freemasonry) may be considered secret societies, as may criminal groups such as the Mafia and the Chinese Triads and hate groups such as the Ku Klux Klan

Hyphenation

se·cret so·ci·e·ty

Turkish pronunciation

sikrıt sısayıti

Pronunciation

/ˈsēkrət səˈsīətē/ /ˈsiːkrət səˈsaɪətiː/