guild
//ɡɪld//
Noun
guildSingular
guildsPlural
1
A medieval association of craftsmen or merchants, often having considerable power.
In medieval Europe, the guild of blacksmiths controlled the prices of iron goods.
2
An association of people for mutual aid or the pursuit of a common goal.
She joined a writers' guild to connect with other authors.
3
A group of players in an online game who regularly play together.
I joined a guild to find people to play with every weekend.