Definition of "guild" []

• An association of persons of the same trade or pursuits, formed to protect mutual interests and maintain standards. (noun)
• A similar association, as of merchants or artisans, in medieval times. (noun)
• Ecology A group of diverse species, especially animal species, that occupy a common niche in a given community, characterized by exploitation of environmental resources in the same way. (noun)

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• "It's hard to imagine, but maybe in this respect, the guild is actually doing right by the public at large."
• "LATER: Jay Rosen finds in this post by Jeff Bercovici the poster child of what he calls the guild mentality and what I call the clubbyness of journalism."
• "Look here if you know how to display your mini pets in guild wars so you can transfer to gw 2?"