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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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   What is hospitality & why is it important?

   • Hospitality is the relationship of a host towards a guest, wherein the host receives the guest with some amount of goodwill and welcome. This includes the reception and entertainment of guests, visitors, or strangers.

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   What does hospitality mean?

   • hospitalidade, hospitalidade [feminine]… Need a translator? Get a quick, free translation! HOSPITALITY definition: 1. the act of being friendly and welcoming to guests and visitors: 2. food, drink, entertainment….

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   What is Hospitality ethics?

   • Hospitality is also the way people treat others, for example in the service of welcoming and receiving guests in hotels. Hospitality plays a role in augmenting or decreasing the volume of sales of an organization. Hospitality ethics is a discipline that studies this usage of hospitality.

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   What is hospitality in the Encyclopédie?

   • This includes the reception and entertainment of guests, visitors, or strangers. Louis, chevalier de Jaucourt describes hospitality in the Encyclopédie as the virtue of a great soul that cares for the whole universe through the ties of humanity.

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3. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › hospitalityHOSPITALITY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   the act of being friendly and welcoming to guests and visitors: The local people showed me great hospitality. food, drink, entertainment, etc. that an organization provides for guests or business partners: The restaurant guide is independent and we do not accept any free hospitality.

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   Hospitality is the relationship of a host towards a guest, wherein the host receives the guest with some amount of goodwill and welcome. Learn about the etymology, historical practice, and global concepts of hospitality in different cultures and religions.

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6. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › hospitalityHospitality Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Learn the meaning of hospitality as hospitable treatment, reception, or disposition, and as the activity or business of providing services to guests. See examples, synonyms, etymology, and related words for hospitality.

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   Learn the meaning of hospitality as a noun, with synonyms, origin, and examples. Hospitality is the friendly reception and treatment of guests or strangers, or the business of providing accommodation, food, and services to them.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › hospitalityHOSPITALITY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of hospitality in English with different levels and contexts. Find out how to use hospitality in sentences and phrases, and see translations in other languages.

9. www.collinsdictionary.com › english › hospitalityHOSPITALITY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of hospitality as friendly, welcoming behaviour towards guests or strangers, and as the business of providing accommodation, food and drink, entertainment, etc. See synonyms, pronunciation, collocations, sentences and translations of hospitality.

10. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › HospitalityHospitality - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

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    Showing hospitality involves making others feel comfortable and welcome in your home. If you're grumpy and prefer to be left alone, this word probably won't ever be used to describe you, nor are you likely headed for a career in the hospitality industry.