guild guild /ˈgɪld/

noun

1. A formal association of people with similar interests  ( gild , guild , lodge , club , order , social club , society )
   a formal association of people with similar interests
    He joined a golf club
   he joined a golf club
    They formed a small lunch society
   they formed a small lunch society
    Men from the fraternal order will staff the soup kitchen today
   men from the fraternal order will staff the soup kitchen today