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hospitality

Pronunciation: /hɒspɪˈtalɪti/
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Definition of hospitality

noun

[mass noun]
  • the friendly and generous reception and entertainment of guests, visitors, or strangers: Scotland is renowned for its hospitality
  • [as modifier] relating to or denoting the business of entertaining clients, conference delegates, or other official visitors:the BBC’s hospitality suite

Origin:

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

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