Definition

A large building where a group or organization meets, often used for official purposes or ceremonies.

Example

The annual meeting was held in the gildhall, bringing together members from all over the city.

Conversation

Have you ever been to the gildhall in our town?

No, I haven't, but I've heard it's quite impressive.

You should definitely check it out; they have some interesting events there.

That sounds awesome! I’ll look up their schedule.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

**Gildhall** → The word is formed from "gild" (from Old English *gield*, meaning payment or tribute) and "hall" (from Old English *heall*, meaning a large room or building). A gildhall originally referred to a hall where members of a guild would gather, often for meetings or celebrations, emphasizing the communal aspect of guild membership.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'gild' as a group that comes together to make 'payments' or 'tributes' in a 'hall' — that's why a gildhall is a place where guild members meet.

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