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Meaning of host
The primary meaning of the word "host" is a person who receives or entertains guests, or a person who provides facilities for a particular event or function
Etymology of host
The word 'host' comes from the Old French word 'hoste', which is derived from the Latin word 'hostis', meaning 'stranger' or 'enemy', and also 'guest''
In Middle English (circa 1100-1500), 'host' referred to a landlord, an army, or a large number of people
Over time, the meaning of the word has expanded to include various senses or connotations related to reception, entertainment, and presentation
Synonyms
emcee
presenter
master of ceremonies
landlord
landlady
server
proprietor
owner
entertainer
entertainer
compere
conductor
custodian
curator
innkeeper
hotelier
restaurateur
caterer
patron
sponsor
supporter
benefactor
benefactress
donor
entertainer
receptionist
receptionist
greeter
usher
hostess
mistress
chat show host
game show host
talk show host
television host
radio host
podcast host
Definitions
- A person who receives or entertains guests, especially in their own home
- A person who manages an inn, hotel, or other establishment that provides lodging or food
- A person who presents a television or radio show
- A computer that acts as a server for other computers on a network
- An organism that provides a parasite with food and shelter
Usage Examples
- The host of the party greeted each guest warmly at the door
- Our host for the evening was a well-known television personality
- The organization will act as host for the international conference
- The server will act as host for all the* computers on the network
Antonyms
guest
stranger
visitor
caller
outsider
foreigner
alien
immigrant
traveler
tourist
passerby
drifter
vagabond
vagrant
wanderer
roamer
nomad
itinerant
transient
migrant