plural guilds
: an organized group of people who have joined together because they share the same job or interest
the local artists' guild
especially
: an association of people who made or sold goods in the Middle Ages
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“Guild.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/guild. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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