I.O.O.F.

/ˌaɪ.oʊ.oʊˈɛf/

इंडिपेंडेंट ऑर्डर ऑफ़ ऑड फ़ेलोज़ (I.O.O.F.)

Origin & History

Abbreviation of Independent Order of Odd Fellows; the Odd Fellows developed as fraternal societies in Britain (18th century) and later expanded in the United States, where the IOOF became a formal order.

Independent Order of Odd Fellows का संक्षेप; ‘Odd Fellows’ का विकास ब्रिटेन में (18वीं शताब्दी) भ्रातृ समाजों के रूप में हुआ और बाद में यह अमेरिका में फैला, जहाँ IOOF एक औपचारिक संगठन/ऑर्डर के रूप में स्थापित हुआ।

Definition

I.O.O.F. is an abbreviation for the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, a fraternal organization historically known for mutual aid, charity, and community service, especially in English-speaking countries.

I.O.O.F. ‘Independent Order of Odd Fellows’ का संक्षेप रूप है—यह एक भ्रातृ (fraternal) संगठन है जो ऐतिहासिक रूप से परस्पर सहायता, दान/परोपकार और सामुदायिक सेवा के लिए जाना जाता है, विशेषकर अंग्रेज़ी-भाषी देशों में।

Parts of Speech

Noun:
He became a member of the I.O.O.F. lodge in his hometown.
वह अपने गृहनगर की I.O.O.F. लॉज का सदस्य बन गया।

Usage Examples

The old building once served as an I.O.O.F. hall.
Records from the I.O.O.F. lodge show the group funded local relief efforts.
The museum exhibit included regalia and documents from the I.O.O.F.

Synonyms

Independent Order of Odd Fellows Odd Fellows (IOOF)

Related Forms

Noun
Independent Order of Odd Fellows / Odd Fellow / Lodge / Hall
Adjective
Odd Fellow (attributive)

Idioms & Phrases

I.O.O.F. lodge
I.O.O.F. लॉज (ऑड फ़ेलोज़ की स्थानीय शाखा/सभा)
I.O.O.F. hall
I.O.O.F. हॉल (ऑड फ़ेलोज़ का सभा-स्थान/भवन)