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hospitality-related

|hos-pi-tal-i-ty-re-lat-ed|

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/ˌhɑːspɪˈtæləti rɪˈleɪtɪd/

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/ˌhɒspɪˈtælɪti rɪˈleɪtɪd/

related to hospitality industry

Etymology
Etymology Information

'hospitality-related' originates from the word 'hospitality,' which comes from the Latin word 'hospes,' meaning 'host' or 'guest.' The suffix '-related' is used to indicate a connection or association.

Historical Evolution

'Hospitality' evolved from the Old French word 'hospitalité,' which was derived from the Latin 'hospitalitas.' The term 'related' comes from the Latin 'relatus,' the past participle of 'referre,' meaning 'to bring back.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'hospitality' referred to the relationship between a host and a guest, but it has evolved to encompass the entire industry that provides services to guests.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

pertaining to or associated with the hospitality industry, which includes services such as lodging, food and beverage, event planning, theme parks, transportation, cruise line, and additional fields within the tourism industry.

The hospitality-related courses at the university prepare students for careers in hotels and restaurants.

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Last updated: 2025/04/21 22:04