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benefit society

American  

noun

  1. an association of persons to create a fund, either by dues or assessments, for the assistance of members and their families in case of sickness, death, etc.

benefit society British  

noun

  1. a US term for friendly society

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Etymology

Origin of benefit society

First recorded in 1835–45

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