ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Guild

/ɡɪld/ · noun

Meaning

A group or association mainly of tradespeople made up of merchants, craftspeople, or artisans, particularly in the Middle Ages, established to oversee and protect their specific commercial interests and to provide mutual aid..

Definitions by Sense

A group or association mainly of tradespeople made up of merchants, craftspeople, or artisans, particularly in the Middle Ages, established to oversee and protect their specific commercial interests and to provide mutual aid.
A corporation.
(ecology) A group of diverse species that share common characteristics or habits.
(video games) An organized group of players who regularly play together in a multiplayer game.

Example Sentences

The swinging of its censers, the silence of its members / Oh, the Guild of Mute Assassins

Synonyms for guild

Antonyms for guild

Related Words

Word Forms

guilds
gild

Usage Notes

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does guild mean?

Guild means A group or association mainly of tradespeople made up of merchants, craftspeople, or artisans, particularly in the Middle Ages, established to oversee and protect their specific commercial interests and to provide mutual aid..

What is a synonym for guild?

Common synonyms include Hanse, trade union, union, professional association.

What is the opposite of guild?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use guild in a sentence?

The swinging of its censers, the silence of its members / Oh, the Guild of Mute Assassins

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