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guild

Syllabification: (guild)

Pronunciation: /gild/

(also gild)

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Definition of guild

noun

a medieval association of craftsmen or merchants, often having considerable power.
an association of people for mutual aid or the pursuit of a common goal.
Ecology a group of species that have similar requirements and play a similar role within a community.