guild (Meaning)
guild (n)
a formal association of people with similar interests
guild (v. t.)
An association of men belonging to the same class, or engaged in kindred pursuits, formed for mutual aid and protection; a business fraternity or corporation; as, the Stationers' Guild; the Ironmongers' Guild. They were originally licensed by the government, and endowed with special privileges and authority.
A guildhall.
A religious association or society, organized for charitable purposes or for assistance in parish work.
Synonyms & Antonyms of guild
guild Sentence Examples
- The adventurers formed a guild to share their knowledge and resources.
- The local blacksmiths' guild has strict rules for apprentices.
- The merchants' guild controls the flow of goods in the kingdom.
- The thieves' guild operates in the shadows, preying on the unsuspecting.
- The craft guilds ensure the quality of handmade products.
- Mages formed a guild to protect their secrets and study the arcane arts.
- The guildhall was the centerpiece of the city, housing multiple guilds under one roof.
- The guild master led the guild with wisdom and experience, setting its policies and goals.
- Joining a guild offered members benefits such as training, support, and representation.
- The rivalry between the merchants' and blacksmiths' guilds often sparked heated debates.
FAQs About the word guild
a formal association of people with similar interestsAn association of men belonging to the same class, or engaged in kindred pursuits, formed for mutual aid an
organization, society, college, association, institute, club, league, fraternity, institution, group
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The adventurers formed a guild to share their knowledge and resources.
The local blacksmiths' guild has strict rules for apprentices.
The merchants' guild controls the flow of goods in the kingdom.
The thieves' guild operates in the shadows, preying on the unsuspecting.
