Gild (Noun)
Meaning
A formal association of people with similar interests; "he joined a golf club"; "they formed a small lunch society"; "men from the fraternal order will staff the soup kitchen today".
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- The city's elite merchants formed a gild to regulate trade and commerce in the area.
- In medieval Europe, artisans often joined a gild to protect their interests and negotiate with local authorities.
- The gild of master craftsmen controlled the standards and practices of their profession.
- A local gild of musicians was established to promote classical music and provide opportunities for young performers.
- The ancient gild of bakers played a significant role in the city's food supply and economic development.