Constructive member of society (5)

I believe the answer is:

mason

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'member of society' is the definition.
(member of the Freemasons)

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(Other definitions for mason that I've seen before include "Stone-worker" , "figure in lodge" , "Stone carver" , "Craftsman working in stone" , "One going to work in building" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.

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