massonico

Masonic

adjective mahs-SOH-nee-koh Rare

Origin: From French maçonnique, from maçon (mason).

Usage Note

Massonico describes anything relating to Freemasonry (la massoneria). It agrees in gender and number: massonica (f), massonici (m pl), masoniche (f pl). In Italian public life, Freemasonry has had notable political associations, making this word common in investigative journalism and political commentary. The double s is held: mas-SOH-nee-koh.

Examples

"La loggia massonica era segreta."

Natural Translation

The Masonic lodge was secret.

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