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   hospitality

   /ˌhɒspɪˈtalɪti/

   noun

   • 1. the friendly and generous reception and entertainment of guests, visitors, or strangers: "Scotland is renowned for its hospitality" Similar friendlinesshospitablenesswelcomewarm receptionhelpfulnessneighbourlinesswarmthwarm-heartednesskindnesskind-heartednesscongenialitygenialitysociabilityconvivialitycordialityamicabilityamenabilitygenerosityliberalitybountifulnessopen-handednessOpposite unfriendliness
   • ▪ the business of providing food, drink, and accommodation for customers of restaurants, bars, etc. or guests at hotels: "he said that young people learn valuable skills by taking jobs in hospitality" Similar entertainmentcateringfoodaccommodation
   • ▪ food, drink, and entertainment provided by a company for business associates: "business trips and corporate hospitality"

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Old French hospitalite, from Latin hospitalitas, from hospitalis ‘hospitable’ (see hospital).

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