collēgium — meaning in English

English meaning

• guild noun An association of people in the same trade or craft, historically formed to protect their shared interests.
• school noun An institution where people, especially children, go to be taught.

Senses

collēgium is used for these senses in English:

• guild A group or association mainly of tradespeople made up of merchants, craftspeople, or artisans, particularly in the Middle Ages, established to oversee and protect their specific commercial interests and to provide mutual aid.
• school (North America) An institution dedicated to teaching and learning; an educational institution.

guild — full definition

1. noun An association of people in the same trade or craft, historically formed to protect their shared interests.
2. noun A group of players who team up together regularly in an online multiplayer game.

school — full definition

1. noun An institution where people, especially children, go to be taught.
2. noun A department or division of a university dedicated to one subject area.
3. noun A group of people who share the same ideas, style, or approach.
4. noun A large group of fish or sea creatures such as dolphins swimming together.
5. verb To teach or train someone, often strictly.

Related Latin words