Shriner

[ shrahy-ner ]

noun

1. a member of a fraternal order Ancient Arabic Order of Nobles of the Mystic Shrine that is an auxiliary of the Masonic order and is dedicated to good fellowship, health programs, charitable works, etc.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Shriner¹

An Americanism dating back to 1885–90; shrine + -er ¹

Example Sentences

"By reading population genetics papers, we realized that the pattern of genetic makeup in Europe is too detailed to be viewed on a continental level," said Daniel Shriner, Ph.D., staff scientist in the NIH Center for Research on Genomics and Global Health and senior author of the study.

From Science Daily

He has finished in the top six in three of his last five tournaments and hasn’t missed a cut since last October’s Shriner’s Open.

From Seattle Times

In 1923, you couldn’t be a Shriner until you’d already completed those other, more sober levels of Masonry, so Shriners were some of the most accomplished men — only men, and only White men — in the country.

From Washington Post

With a Shriner in the White House in 1923, Washington seemed like the perfect place for the group’s annual convention, held from June 3 to 7.

From Washington Post

Loudspeakers were positioned throughout the city so everyone could hear performances by Shriner bands, including a massed band led by John Philip Sousa, a Mason.

From Washington Post