benefit society
noun
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.
Also called
benefit association.
Origin of benefit society
First recorded in 1835–45
Words nearby benefit society
beneficiate,
benefit,
benefit in kind,
benefit of clergy,
benefit of the doubt,
benefit society,
benelux,
benemid,
benempt,
benevento,
benevolence