guild

noun

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.

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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guild

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 of guild

Middle English gild, blend of Old Norse gildi, guild, guild-feast and Old English gyld, association (of paying members), akin to Old High German gelt, Old Frisian ield, all from base seen in Old English gieldan, to pay: see yield

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guild

also gild

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 species in a community that use similar environmental resources in a similar way, such as a group of songbirds that all glean insects from leaves.

Origin of guild

Middle English gild from Old Norse gildi payment, guild

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