A body with the authority to license copyrighted works and collect royalties on behalf of its members.

A Chinese gang or triad.

A society or association formed for mutual insurance, as among tradesmen or in labour unions, to provide for relief in sickness, old age, etc. and for the expenses of burial.

(Christianity) an organisation which promotes, distributes and, on occasion, translates the Holy Bible.

Alternative form of café society

Especially from the late-19th century through the mid-20th century in Europe and America, a culture characterized by continual socializing in bistros, coffee shops, and nightclubs, sometimes extravagantly frivolous and sometimes intensely intellectual in nature but always high-spirited.

An organization dedicated to preserving, collecting, researching, and interpreting historical information or items, often related to a specific geographic area or time period.

Beyond society.

A non-governmental organization that establishes and maintains technical standards for the construction and operation of ships and offshore structures.

A club, fraternal organization, or other association which admits only selected individuals as members, whose meetings and practices are often ritualistic and not public, and which often has the purpose of furthering the social or economic opportunities of its members.