xenial

English

WOTD – 15 February 2007

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ξενία (xenía, hospitality; relations of hospitality between states or between a person and a state; the status of an alien, i.e., not a citizen).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈziːnɪəl/, /ˈziːnjəl/
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Adjective

xenial (comparative more xenial, superlative most xenial)

  1. Hospitable, especially to visiting strangers or foreigners.
  2. Of the relation between a host and guest; friendly.

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