guild
[C] Countable
pl: guilds
The term evokes a sense of exclusive membership and professional protection. In historical contexts, it suggests a rigid hierarchy and a monopoly over a specific trade, where entry was strictly guarded to maintain high standards and pricing. In modern digital culture, the word has shifted toward social cooperation and strategic teamwork. It implies a structured community where players share resources and knowledge to achieve goals that would be impossible for a solo individual.
Used to count specific organizations, such as the different guilds operating in a city.
Meanings
Noun
[someone][something]
An association of craftsmen or merchants who oversee the practice of their craft in a particular town.
"The medieval guild controlled the quality of leather goods."