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The definition of a guild is a formal group that has a common interest, or a group of craftsman or merchants with mutual interests and standards.

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A group of teachers who have all come together to fight for the shared goal of greater compensation and other employment benefits is an example of a teacher's guild.

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noun

in medieval times, a union of men in the same craft or trade to uphold standards and protect the members
any association for mutual aid and the promotion of common interests

Origin: ME gild, blend of ON gildi, guild, guild-feast & OE gyld, association (of paying members), akin to OHG gelt, OFris ield, all < base seen in OE gieldan, to pay: see yield

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noun

a. An association of persons of the same trade or pursuits, formed to protect mutual interests and maintain standards.
b. A similar association, as of merchants or artisans, in medieval times.
Ecology A group of diverse species, especially animal species, that occupy a common niche in a given community, characterized by exploitation of environmental resources in the same way.

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Origin: Middle English gild

Origin: , from Old Norse gildi, payment, guild

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