HOSPITALITY


Meaning of HOSPITALITY in English

/ 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.

Oxford Advanced Learner's English Dictionary.      Оксфордский английский словарь для изучающик язык на продвинутом уровне.