confraria — meaning in English

English meaning

• brethren noun An old-fashioned or formal plural of "brother", used especially for members of a religious, fraternal, or shared community.
• guild noun An association of people in the same trade or craft, historically formed to protect their shared interests.

Senses

confraria is used for these senses in English:

• brethren (figuratively) The body of members, especially of a fraternal, religious or military order.
• 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.

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.

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