Xenodochial
/ˌzɛn.əˈdoʊ.ki.əl/noun
Friendly to strangers or guests.
Did you know?Xenodochial comes from Greek roots tied to hospitality, the same sacred guest-law world that gave us the idea that strangers could be protected by divine custom.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
xenodokhios
“Guest-receiving; hospitable to strangers”
Late Greek
Greek
xenodochion
“A place for receiving strangers, especially a hostel or guest house”
17th Century
English
xenodochial
“Hospitable to strangers; kindly welcoming”
Modern English
English
xenodochial
“Friendly, welcoming, or hospitable toward strangers”