Meaning & use
guild
An association of people in the same trade or craft, formed to protect their common interests and standards.
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Medieval stonemasons formed a guild to set standards for their craft and train apprentices.
She joined a local writers' guild to meet other authors and share feedback.
A note on using this word
In video games, 'guild' also refers to a group of players who team up regularly to complete missions together.
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