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Definition of guildhall

guildhall

/ˈɡɪld.hɔːl/
guild · hall
Plural:guildhalls
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• noun

1

A historic building in which the members of a medieval merchant or craft guild met to conduct business and hold banquets.

Example

"The master weavers gathered in the timber-framed guildhall to set quality standards for the town's wool trade."

2

British A town hall or municipal building used for civic administration, public meetings, and ceremonial functions.

Example

"The mayor hosted the annual civic reception inside the fifteenth-century guildhall."

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Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English gildheall, a compound of gild ('payment, fraternity, or trade association') and heall ('large public building or hall').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Guildhall. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/guildhall
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