HOSTEL


Meaning of HOSTEL in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' häs-t ə l

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Medieval Latin hospitale hospice

Date: 14th century

1 : INN

2 a chiefly British : a supervised institutional residence b : a supervised lodging for usually young travelers ― called also youth hostel

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