hospitality
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pɪˈtæl noun, plural hos·pi·tal·i·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.
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hospitality (ˌhɒspɪˈtælɪtɪ) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —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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Example sentences
It's chinoiserie lite-scrub bed and gelded of any heritage and hospitality.
We're very grateful for all the hospitality you've shown," he said sarcastically.
Leisure and hospitality, retail, and health care also improved moderately.
The fall in event spending is bad news for the hospitality industry.
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