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Synonyms & Similar Words
emcee
presenter
master of ceremonies
moderator
entertainer
server
landlord
landlady
innkeeper
proprietor
owner
manager
supervisor
organizer
coordinator
facilitator
compere
anchor
hostess
entertainer
conductor
guide
escort
accompanist
companion
patron
sponsor
supporter
donor
benefactor
philanthropist
Meaning of Host
The primary meaning of the word "host" is a person who receives or entertains guests, or a computer that provides services or resources to other computers on a network.
Definitions
- A person who receives or entertains guests, especially in their own home
- A person who manages or presents a television or radio program
- A computer that provides services or resources to other computers on a network
- An organism that provides a habitat or food for a parasite
- A person who donates or provides something, such as blood or an organ, for medical use
Etymology of Host
The word "host" comes from the Old French word "hoste", which is derived from the Latin word "hostis", meaning "stranger" or "enemy"
The word "host" has been used in English since the 13th century to refer to a person who receives guests, and its meaning has expanded over time to include other senses, such as a computer host or a host organism
Example Uses
- The host of the party welcomed everyone and introduced the guest of honor
- The host computer on the network provides access to shared files and printers
- The host country for the international conference was Japan
- The parasite requires a host organism to survive