Answer: guilds

AnswerCrossword Clue
GUILDSMedieval alliances
GUILDSTrade unions
GUILDSMedieval associations
GUILDSUnions.
GUILDSAssociations
GUILDSUnions of a sort
GUILDSAssociations for mutual aid
GUILDSClubs or orders
GUILDSWriters' blocs
guildsorganization of people having a common interest
guildsGUILD, an association of people of the same trade
guildsmedieval association of merchants or artisans