A person who opposes Freemasonry or the Masonic organization and its practices.
Formed from 'anti-' (against) and 'mason,' referring to Freemasons. The term emerged in the 19th century when anti-Masonic political movements arose, particularly in America, opposing what they viewed as secretive fraternal influence.
The Anti-Masonic Party actually became a real U.S. political party in the 1820s-1830s, united mainly by suspicion of Freemasonry's secrecy; it later merged with the Whig Party, showing how conspiracy theories can briefly reshape politics.
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