- plural of guild.
guilds
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Guilds gave way to trade unions, a very different type of organization. The artisans in the guilds were self-employed, unlike most members of trade unions.
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AUTOR: Many professions—such as law and academia—have guilds that are very resistant to change.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 28, 2026
“Sentimental Value” didn’t do well with the guilds, but I think Oscar voters, a much more global group, will come through for it.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 11, 2026
"Any talent agency that engages in this should be boycotted by all guilds," said Lyonne, who is currently working with "ethical AI" to create a feature film that stars real actors.
From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2025
Its roots lie in the medieval stonemasons' guilds, and members still meet in "lodges" to carry out secretive initiation rituals and ceremonies based on allegories such as the building of King Solomon's Temple.
From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2025
He wrote more about Ayortha than I ever wished to know: how the guilds were structured; the number of gallons of milk produced in a year by one Ayorthaian cow; the construction of their manors.
From "Ella Enchanted" by Gail Carson Levine
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