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English word hostel comes from Latin -alis, Proto-Italic *hostipotis, Latin hostis ((plural only) the enemy. An enemy of the state, a stranger.), Proto-Indo-European *gʰóspot-, Late Latin hospitale
-alis (Latin)
Used to form adjectives of relationship from nouns or numerals.
*hostipotis (Proto-Italic)
hostis (Latin)
(plural only) the enemy. An enemy of the state, a stranger.
*gʰóspot- (Proto-Indo-European)
hospitale (Late Latin)
hospes (Latin)
Guest, visitor. Host. Stranger; foreigner.
hospitalis (Latin)
Of or pertaining to a host or guest.. Of or pertaining to hospitality; providing hospitality or generous towards guests, hospitable.
hospitale (Latin)
Guesthouse, guestroom. Hospital.
hospitalis (Late Latin)
ostel (Old French)
Shelter; place to stay.
hostel (Middle English)
hostel (English)
(not US) A temporary refuge for the homeless providing a bed and sometimes food. (obsolete) A small, unendowed college in Oxford or Cambridge.. A commercial overnight lodging place, with dormitory accommodation and shared facilities, especially a youth hostel To stay in a hostel as part of a travel.