What does GUILD mean?

Parts of Speech:

Noun

Definitions:

1. An organization of people with related interests, goals, or professions, typically formed to promote mutual aid, protection, and cooperation.
2. A medieval association of craftsmen or merchants, often having considerable power.

Pronunciations:

• US: /ɡɪld/
• UK: /ɡɪld/

Origin and Usage:

The word "guild" comes from the Old English "gild," which meant "payment" or "tribute." It was originally used to refer to a group of people who paid a common tax or tribute, but it later came to refer to any organized group of people with a common interest or profession. In medieval Europe, guilds were powerful organizations that controlled the production and sale of goods in many cities and towns.

Synonyms:

• Association
• Organization
• Club
• Society

Related Words:

• Group
• Union
• Order
• League
• Party

Example Sentences:

1. The Writers Guild of America is a union for professional screenwriters.
2. The medieval guilds controlled the production and sale of goods in many European cities.