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1 English

1.1 Etymology 1

1.1.1 Noun
1.1.2 Related terms

1.2 Verb (transitive or intransitive)
1.3 See also
1.4 Etymology 2

1.4.1 Noun

English

Etymology 1

Latin hospes, "host", by way of Old French host.

Noun

host (plural: hosts)

  1. A person who allows a guest, particularly into the host's home.
    A good host is always considerate of the guest's needs.
  2. A person or organization responsible for running an event.
    Our company is host of the annual conference this year.
  3. A moderator or master of ceremonies for a performance.
    The host was terrible, but the acts themselves were good.
  4. (networking) A computer or software component that provides services.

Related terms

Verb (transitive or intransitive)

  1. To perform the role of a host.
    Our company will host the annual conference this year.
    I was terrible at hosting that show.
    I'll be hosting tonight. I hope I'm not terrible.
    Kremvax hosts a variety of services.

See also

Etymology 2

Latin hostis, "foreign enemy" (as opposed to personal enemy, inimicus).

Noun

host (plural: hosts)

  1. A multitude of people arrayed as an army; used also in religious senses, as: Heavenly host (of angels)
    The invading host that had sailed from Hellas in more than one thousand ships was of an unprecedented size. [1]
  2. A large number of items; a large inventory.
    A host of parts for my Model A!



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