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- [gild]
- /gɪld/
- /ɡɪld/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [gild]
- /gɪld/
Definitions of guild word
- noun guild an organization of persons with related interests, goals, etc., especially one formed for mutual aid or protection. 1
- noun guild any of various medieval associations, as of merchants or artisans, organized to maintain standards and to protect the interests of its members, and that sometimes constituted a local governing body. 1
- noun guild Botany. a group of plants, as parasites, having a similar habit of growth and nutrition. 1
- noun guild A medieval association of craftsmen or merchants, often having considerable power. 1
- noun guild union: trade, craft 1
- noun guild medieval association 1
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Origin of guild
First appearance:
before 1000 One of the 6% oldest English words
before 1000; Middle English gild(e) < Old Norse gildi guild, payment; replacing Old English gegyld guild; akin to German Geld money, Gothic -gild tax
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Parts of speech for Guild
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
guild popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for guild
noun guild
- federation — the act of federating or uniting in a league.
- league — a unit of distance, varying at different periods and in different countries, in English-speaking countries usually estimated roughly at 3 miles (4.8 kilometers).
- group — any collection or assemblage of persons or things; cluster; aggregation: a group of protesters; a remarkable group of paintings.
- club — A club is an organization of people interested in a particular activity or subject who usually meet on a regular basis.
- corporation — A corporation is a large business or company.
Antonyms for guild
noun guild
- fun — something that provides mirth or amusement: A picnic would be fun.
- disorganization — a breaking up of order or system; disunion or disruption of constituent parts.
- disorganisation — Alternative spelling of disorganization.
- entertainment — The action of providing or being provided with amusement or enjoyment.
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