a guild

Definition of a guild in English English dictionary
guild: A group of tradespeople made up of merchants, craftspeople, or artisans, particularly in the Middle Ages
guild: {n} a society, body, corporation, fraternity
guild: a union of people in the same crafts such as bakers, merchants, etc
guild: An association of men belonging to the same class, or engaged in kindred pursuits, formed for mutual aid and protection; a business fraternity or corporation; as, the Stationers' Guild; the Ironmongers' Guild
guild: A group of people who have chosen to study a particular skill or area of interest Membership is usually open to anyone with interest
guild: A religious association or society, organized for charitable purposes or for assistance in parish work
guild: originating in the Middle Ages, an association of skilled craftsmen practicing a particular craft
guild: An association of artists or craftspeople with similar interests
guild: An organization chartered in one or more Kingdoms (or smaller geographical groups) to promote the study and practice of some particular Art or Science Some guilds establish titles for leaders and members, but usage varies widely
guild: A medieval association of merchants and artisans created for protection, mutual aid, self-governance, and the regulation of occupations
guild: an association of tradespeople made up of merchants, craftspeople, or artisans, particularly in the Middle Ages
guild: a group of populations exploiting a common resource in a similar fashion
guild: An association of men belonging to the same class, or engaged in related interests By the 11th century in Europe, an organization of merchants had begun to form guilds for mutual aid and protection They were originally licensed by a government, and granted special privileges and authority Examples of Medieval guilds are the Stationers' (booksellers) Guild, the Merchants’ Guild and the Ironmongers' (iron dealers) Guild to modern guilds such as the Screen Actors Guild
guild: They were originally licensed by the government, and endowed with special privileges and authority
guild: A group of individuals who practice a similar trade, skill, or craft as an organization
guild: - a group of species that use the same resource in a similar way
guild: A guildhall
guild: the Town & Gown Theatre Guild, providing immeasurable support to Town & Gown Players for over a quarter of a century
guild: Species similar in thier habitat needs as well as their response to habitat changes (e g , ovenbird and woodthrush) One species in a guild is often used to represent the others when developing a stewardship management plan
guild: a group or association of kindred pursuits or having a common interest
guild: 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"
guild: {i} professional association; association for mutual aid and protection, fellowship, union, brotherhood
guild: A guild is an organization of people who do the same job. the Writers' Guild of America. an organization of people who do the same job or have the same interests (gildi ). Association of craftsmen or merchants formed for mutual aid and for the advancement of their professional interests. Guilds flourished in Europe between the 11th and 16th century and were of two types: merchant guilds, including all the merchants of a particular town or city; and craft guilds, including all the craftsmen in a particular branch of industry (e.g., weavers, painters, goldsmiths). Their functions included establishing trade monopolies, setting standards for quality of goods, maintaining stable prices, and gaining leverage in local governments in order to further the interests of the guild. Craft guilds also established hierarchies of craftsmen based on level of training (e.g., masters, journeymen, and apprentices)
guild: An "informal" group of people that excel in a particular area of interest and regularly teach classes and hold workshops in this field to others Examples include: Brewers Guild, Illuminators Guild, Cooks Guild, Clothiers Guild, etc
guild: An ecological association based on shared modes of life (e g , sessile filter-feeders) rather than evolutionary descent
guild: A group of species that exploit the same class of environmental resources in a similar way
guild: Organisations of artists or other tradesmen formed beginning in the Middle Ages As in today's unions, the guilds supervised work conditions, the number of apprentices, and materials used The guild was also an agent in providing materials for the artists to use, such as panels, that had to sometimes be stamped with the guild's seal before they could be used All artists were required to join a guild unless they were under direct orders of the ruler As time went on, the guilds were replaced with the academies, whose main function was teaching
guild: (English) A professional association of skilled craftsmen, somewhat similar to a modern union Painters, sculptors, carpenters, retablo makers, metal-workers all had their own guilds in Spanish America One had to pass an exam to enter a guild, and membership was generally not open to indigenous artisans
guild: (n ) tel, tehl