/ ˌhɒspɪˈtæləti; NAmE ˌhɑːs-/ noun [ U ]
1.
friendly and generous behaviour towards guests :
Thank you for your kind hospitality.
2.
food, drink or services that are provided by an organization for guests, customers, etc. :
We were entertained in the company's hospitality suite .
the hospitality industry (= hotels, restaurants, etc.)
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WORD ORIGIN
late Middle English : from Old French hospitalite , from Latin hospitalitas , from hospitalis hospitable, from hospes , hospit- host, guest.