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=== Grand Lodges and Grand Orients ===
There is no fundamental difference between a Grand Orient and a Grand Lodge; they are simply different terminologies for the same type of institution. The term "Grand Orient" was first popularised in 1773 when the Grand Lodge of France voted to rename itself the Grand Orient de France. The word "Orient" means "East" in Latin.<ref>https://www.nos-colonnes.com/en/blogs/our-items/history-of-the-grand-orient-of-france {{Bare URL inline|date=May 2025}}</ref>

Both Grand Orients and Grand Lodges exist in all Masonic traditions, whether Liberal or Conservative. For example, the [[United Grand Lodge of England]] (a Conservative Masonic tradition) recognises the [[Grand Orient of Italy]],<ref>https://www.ugle.org.uk/about-us/foreign-grand-lodges {{Bare URL inline|date=May 2025}}</ref> while the [[Grand Orient de France]] (a Liberal Masonic tradition) recognises the [[Grand Lodge of Italy]].<ref>https://450.fm/2023/03/10/le-grand-orient-ditalie-parmi-les-obediences-internationales/ {{Bare URL inline|date=May 2025}}</ref><ref>https://www.en06.fr/info/wa_files/constitution%20godf.pdf {{Bare URL PDF|date=May 2025}}</ref>