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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.

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  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

/ ˌɒɪˈæɪɪ /

noun

  1. kindness in welcoming strangers or guests
  2. receptiveness
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of hospitality1

First recorded in 1325–75; Middle English hospitalite, from Middle French, from Latin Dz辱, from Dz辱() “of a guest, hospitable” ( hospital ) + - -ty 2
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His "rewards" had been said to include hospitality at the Scottish Grand National at Ayr, a night at the Loch Green Hotel in Troon and a meal at Elliots in Prestwick.

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That, however, was as much hospitality as McCullough would get in his return to the Southland.

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She is considering jobs in other industries, including healthcare and hospitality, but isn’t sure they will pay enough to cover her bills, a mortgage and for her daughter’s day care.

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Marcus Magee, chair of Liverpool's Accommodation BID, said the ballot was a "major step" in enabling the city's hospitality sector to have a say and an influence on decisions about the visitor economy.

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Americans are largely welcomed with open arms and warm hospitality when they visit Mexico’s vibrant cities, archaeological ruins and vast beaches.

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