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guild

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ɡɪld/

Forms: guilds

guild means: An organized group of people in the same trade, especially one that protected workers' interests in the past.

noun

TRADE ASSOCIATIONC1

An organized group of people in the same trade, especially one that protected workers' interests in the past.

  • The weavers formed a guild.
  • Medieval guilds controlled many trades in the town.
  • She joined a guild of local craftspeople.

Similar words: association

Common phrases: trade guild, medieval guild, guild members

Questions about guild

What does guild mean?

An organized group of people in the same trade, especially one that protected workers' interests in the past.

What is guild in other languages?

Türkçe: lonca · Español: gremio · Français: corporation · Deutsch: Zunft · Italiano: corporazione · 日本語: 同業組合

How do you pronounce guild?

It is pronounced /ɡɪld/.

How do you use guild in a sentence?

The weavers formed a guild. Medieval guilds controlled many trades in the town.

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