guild

guild — noun

1. An organized group of people who share the same profession, craft, or interest,

1.名詞B2
釋義

An organized group of people who share the same profession, craft, or interest, formed to support its members and promote their shared goals.

例句

The local guild of potters holds a market every Saturday at the town square.

collocation: guild of + profession

Daichi joined the writers' guild to meet other authors and get feedback on his novels.

collocation: join + guild

同義詞
  • association

    More general and formal; used for any organized group with a shared purpose, not necessarily a craft or trade

  • society

    Often implies a scholarly or cultural focus; e.g. 'the historical society'

  • union

    Focuses specifically on workers' rights, pay, and working conditions through collective bargaining

  • league

    Typically used for sports teams or competitive groups; less common for professional/trade groups

文法句型

guild of + profession / interest

用法筆記

This sense covers both traditional craft associations and modern professional or interest-based groups. Many well-known industry bodies use "guild" in their name (e.g. Screen Actors Guild, Writers' Guild of America). In online gaming, "guild" refers to a team of players who cooperate regularly.

常見錯誤

❌The nurses' guild protested for better pay.
✅The nurses' union protested for better pay.
💡A 'union' focuses on labour rights and collective bargaining; a 'guild' is more about professional development and community.