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hospitality

[hos-pi-tal-i-tee] Example Sentences Origin

hos·pi·tal·i·ty

[hos-pi-tal-i-tee]
noun, plural -ties.
1.
the friendly reception and treatment of guests or strangers.
2.
the quality or disposition of receiving and treating guests and strangers in a warm, friendly, generous way.

Origin:
1325–75; Middle English hospitalite < Middle French < Latin hospitālitās, equivalent to hospitāli(s) (see hospital) + -tās -ty2


2. warmth, cordiality, geniality, friendliness.

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Example Sentences
  • They'll treat you with unfailing hospitality, offering small tulip-shaped glasses of strong tea as a prelude to negotiation.
  • We're very grateful for all the hospitality you've shown," he said sarcastically.
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World English Dictionary
hospitality (ˌhɒspɪˈtælɪtɪ)
 
n , pl -ties
1.  kindness in welcoming strangers or guests
2.  receptiveness

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Word Origin & History

hospitality
late 14c., "act of being hospitable," from O.Fr. hospitalité, from L. hospitalitem (gen. hospitalitas) "friendliness to guests," from hospes (gen. hospitis) "guest" (see host (1)).
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