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hospitality

[ hos-pi-tal-i-tee ]

noun

plural hospitalities.
  1. the friendly reception and treatment of guests or strangers:

    Hospitality at the hotel is fantastic, with staff who offered us refreshing drinks and comfortable chairs while we waited to check in.

  2. the quality or disposition of receiving and treating guests and strangers in a warm, friendly, generous way:

    In many cultures, hospitality plays a significant role in social interactions, as individuals are often judged by their ability to extend kindness and generosity toward others.

    Synonyms: , , ,

  3. the business or act of providing accommodation, food, drink, and other services to guests (often used attributively):

    She has held several executive-level positions in hospitality.

    This course will appeal to students who want to make a career for themselves in the hospitality industry.



hospitality

/ ËŒ³óÉ’²õ±èɪˈ³Ùæ±ôɪ³Ùɪ /

noun

  1. kindness in welcoming strangers or guests
  2. receptiveness
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of hospitality1

First recorded in 1325–75; Middle English hospitalite, from Middle French, from Latin ³ó´Ç²õ±è¾±³ÙÄå±ô¾±³ÙÄå²õ, from ³ó´Ç²õ±è¾±³ÙÄå±ô¾±(²õ) “of a guest, hospitable†( hospital ) + -³ÙÄå²õ -ty 2
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The 'Welshpool' costume he wore is on display in a glass cabinet in one of the hospitality areas of the ground.

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Not every job has the option to work from home; those who work on construction sites, in schools, hospitals or shift-based roles in hospitality and shops for example, cannot.

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Santa Monica could still be involved in the United States’ first Summer Games since 1996 by hosting hospitality houses for visiting countries, broadcast centers, practice venues or watch parties.

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She said the incredible hospitality she received on the road and the overwhelming kindness of strangers has made the journey so special.

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Chancellor Rachel Reeves said the pilot would ensure the hospitality industry had "the conditions to grow" and was not "tied down by unnecessarily burdensome red tape".

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