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
A group of people who have chosen to study a particular skill or area of interest Membership is usually open to anyone with interest
A religious association or society, organized for charitable purposes or for assistance in parish work
originating in the Middle Ages, an association of skilled craftsmen practicing a particular craft
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
A medieval association of merchants and artisans created for protection, mutual aid, self-governance, and the regulation of occupations
an association of tradespeople made up of merchants, craftspeople, or artisans, particularly in the Middle Ages
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
They were originally licensed by the government, and endowed with special privileges and authority
A group of individuals who practice a similar trade, skill, or craft as an organization
the Town & Gown Theatre Guild, providing immeasurable support to Town & Gown Players for over a quarter of a century
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
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"