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Rosicrucian vs Freemasonry - What's the difference?

rosicrucian | freemasonry |

As a noun rosicrucian

is a 'brother' of the 'order of the rose cross'; a member of the rosicrucian order.

As an adjective rosicrucian

is (of teachings) mystic, occult or esoteric and related to the philosophy of rosicrucianism.

As a proper noun freemasonry is

the institutions, precepts, and rites of the freemasons.

rosicrucian

English

Noun

(wikipedia Rosicrucian) (en noun)
  • A 'Brother' of the 'Order of the Rose Cross'; a member of the Rosicrucian Order.
  • A member of certain modern groups or organizations formed for the study of Rosicrucianism and allied subjects.
    • The Rosicrucian Fellowship

    Usage notes

    Although most members of the modern Rosicrucian groups and organizations are known as Rosicrucianists'', the members of some modern groups designate themselves as Rosicrucians, including those of the ''Ancient Mystic Order Rosae Crucis .

    Adjective

    (-)
  • (of teachings) mystic, occult or esoteric and related to the philosophy of Rosicrucianism.

    • freemasonry

    English

    Noun

  • Fellowship and sympathy among a number of people
  • Strange customs which resemble Freemasons'.