non-hospitality
|non-hos-pi-ta-li-ty|
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/nɑn-hɒˈspɪtəlɪti/
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/nɒn-hɒˈspɪtəlɪti/
(hospitality)
warm welcome
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-hospitality' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'hospitality' from Latin 'hospitalitas', where 'hospes' meant 'guest'.
Historical Evolution
'hospitalitas' transformed into the Old French word 'hospitalité', and eventually became the modern English word 'hospitality'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'hospitality' meant 'the act of being hospitable', and 'non-hospitality' evolved to mean the opposite.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the absence or lack of hospitality; unfriendliness or inhospitable behavior.
The non-hospitality of the staff was evident in their lack of attention to guests.
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Last updated: 2025/04/27 04:23