homestay
|home/stay|
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🇺🇸
/ˈhoʊmˌsteɪ/
🇬🇧
/ˈhəʊmˌsteɪ/
cultural exchange stay
Etymology
Etymology Information
'homestay' originates from English, combining 'home' meaning 'a place where one lives' and 'stay' meaning 'to remain in a place.'
Historical Evolution
The term 'homestay' has been used in modern English to describe a cultural exchange experience where individuals stay with local families.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to any stay at a home, but now it specifically denotes a cultural exchange program.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a living arrangement where a guest stays in a local family's home, often to learn the local language and culture.
During her homestay in Japan, she learned a lot about Japanese culture.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35