guild

Or gild

[gild]

noun

1. an organization of persons with related interests, goals, etc., especially one formed for mutual aid or protection.

2. any of various medieval associations, as of merchants or artisans, organized to maintain standards and to protect the interests of its members, and that sometimes constituted a local governing body.

3. Botany.,  a group of plants, as parasites, having a similar habit of growth and nutrition.

guild

/ ɡɪld /

noun

1. an organization, club, or fellowship

2. (esp in medieval Europe) an association of men sharing the same interests, such as merchants or artisans: formed for mutual aid and protection and to maintain craft standards or pursue some other purpose such as communal worship

3. ecology a group of plants, such as a group of epiphytes, that share certain habits or characteristics

Word History and Origins

Origin of guild¹

before 1000; Middle English gild ( e ) < Old Norse gildi guild, payment; replacing Old English gegyld guild; akin to German Geld money, Gothic -gild tax

Word History and Origins

Origin of guild¹

C14: of Scandinavian origin; compare Old Norse gjald payment, gildi guild; related to Old English gield offering, Old High German gelt money

Example Sentences

The actor's guild Saga has been at the forefront of pushing for legal changes to prevent similar situations.

From BBC

Groups such as performers guild SAG-AFTRA are pushing for more state and federal protections against deepfakes.

From Los Angeles Times

The WGA confirmed Monday that guild members now can work with Emmett — five years after he was placed on the guild’s strike list due to his former firm’s lingering debt.

From Los Angeles Times

Hollywood guilds such as SAG-AFTRA have been outspoken about the harm AI could have on jobs and have fought for protections against AI in contracts in TV shows, films and video games.

From Los Angeles Times

Standing in Hollywood actors guild SAG-AFTRA’s Los Angeles headquarters alongside a cavalcade of film industry players, Mayor Karen Bass pledged Tuesday to make it easier for productions to shoot in Los Angeles.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• federation