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guild

 

[ ɡɪld ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

group

A guild is an association of artisans or merchants who oversee the practice of their craft in a particular town or city. Guilds have been a significant part of human history, playing a crucial role in the development of trade and craftsmanship.

Synonyms

association, society, union

Examples of usage

  • Members of the blacksmith guild meet every month to discuss new techniques.
  • The pottery guild organizes an annual exhibition to showcase their members' work.
Context #2 | Verb

video games

In video games, to guild means to join a group of players who work together to achieve common goals, such as defeating powerful bosses or completing challenging quests.

Synonyms

join forces, team up

Examples of usage

  • I decided to guild with my friends to take on the final raid boss together.
  • Players often guild up to tackle the toughest dungeons in the game.

Translations

Translations of the word "guild" in other languages:

🇵🇹 guilda

🇮🇳 समूह

🇩🇪 Gilde

🇮🇩 gilda

🇺🇦 гільдія

🇵🇱 gildia

🇯🇵 ギルド

🇫🇷 guilde

🇪🇸 gremio

🇹🇷 lonca

🇰🇷 길드

🇸🇦 نقابة

🇨🇿 cech

🇸🇰 cech

🇨🇳 公会

🇸🇮 ceh

🇮🇸 gildi

🇰🇿 гильдия

🇬🇪 გილდია

🇦🇿 gildiya

🇲🇽 gremio

Etymology

The term 'guild' originated from the Old English word 'gild,' which meant a payment or tribute. Over time, it evolved to refer to a group of people with a common interest or purpose. Guilds have a long history dating back to the Middle Ages, where they played a vital role in regulating trade and protecting the interests of their members. While the influence of traditional guilds has declined, the concept of guilds continues to exist in various forms in modern society.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,154, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.