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hospitality

Syllabification: (hos·pi·tal·i·ty)
Pronunciation: /ˌhäspiˈtalitē/
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Definition of hospitality

noun

  • the friendly and generous reception and entertainment of guests, visitors, or strangers.

adjective

  • relating to or denoting the business of housing or entertaining visitors:the hospitality industry

Origin:

late Middle English: from Old French hospitalite, from Latin hospitalitas, from hospitalis 'hospitable' (see hospital)

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