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gremial

guild-related

adjective greh-MYAHL Rare

Also means

trade-union

Usage Note

Gremial relates to a gremio (guild or trade association). In Latin America it is widely used as a near-synonym of sindical (union-related): acción gremial (union action). In Spain the connotation leans more toward a professional guild or trade body. It can also function as a noun: los gremiales (guild/union members).

Examples

"Las demandas gremiales incluyeron mejoras salariales."

Natural Translation

The union demands included pay improvements.

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