Hospitable
/hɒsˈpɪt.ə.bəl/noun
Welcoming and friendly to guests or strangers.
Did you know?In ancient Rome, hospitality was often linked to ritual sacrifices, as welcoming guests was seen as honoring the gods.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*gʰostis
“Stranger, guest, or enemy.”
Latin
Latin
hospes
“Host or guest, emphasizing the bond between them.”
Late Latin
Late Latin
hospitālis
“Of a host or guest; relating to hospitality.”
Old French
Old French
hospital
“A place for the reception of guests, often with connotations of care.”
Middle English
Middle English
hospitable
“Welcoming to guests; characterized by generosity.”
Modern English
English
hospitable
“Open and friendly to visitors or newcomers.”