Translation

ギルド / 同業組合 / 職能団体

Meaning

A guild is an organized group of people with the same trade, craft, or professional interest. Historically, a guild controlled training, quality, and trade rules. Do not confuse guild with gild, the verb meaning cover with gold.

Examples

• 中世の町では、職人ギルドが仕事の基準を決めていました。
  In the medieval town, craft guilds set work standards.
• 彼女は地元の作家ギルドに入会しました。
  She joined a local writers' guild.