Definition

A large building where members of a guild or community meet for discussions, events, or ceremonies.

Example

The local guildhall hosted the annual festival, bringing together artisans and craftsmen from the area.

Conversation

Have you ever visited the old guildhall in our town?

Yeah, I went there last summer; it was really interesting!

I heard they have events every month at the guildhall.

That sounds fun! We should check it out together sometime.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Guildhall → It is formed from "guild" (from Old English *gild*, meaning payment or sacrifice) and "hall" (from Old English *heall*, meaning a large room or building). A guildhall is a building where members of a guild meet, often for administrative or ceremonial purposes.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'guild' as a group that comes together for a common purpose, and a 'hall' as a place where they gather. This helps you remember that a guildhall is a place where members of a guild meet.

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