guild

Meaning

1. A group or association mainly of tradespeople made up of merchants, craftspeople, or artisans for mutual aid, particularly in the Middle Ages.
2. A corporation.
3. A group of diverse species that share common characteristics or habits.
4. An organized group of players who regularly play together in a multiplayer game.

Synonyms

gild

society

club

association

corporation

union

order

trade union

fraternity

league

brotherhood

trade association

lodge

organization

fellowship

institution

confraternity

social club

professional association

alliance

business guild trade organization

coalition

college

companionship

craft

federation

friendly society

institute

labor union

shop

syndicate

associations

organisation

organized labor

trade council

trading association

trade guild

confrerie

trade association guild

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ɡɪld/

Etymology

From Middle English gilde, from Old Norse gildi (“payment, guild”). Related to geld, yield, yauld.