ξενοδοχείο

Definition

A place where travelers pay to stay overnight.

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Etymology

'ξενοδοχείο' (xenodocheío) is composed of the ancient Greek elements 'ξένος' (xénos), meaning 'foreigner' or 'guest', and 'δοχείο' (dochéio), meaning 'receptacle' or 'container'. The term historically relates to hospitality and has evolved to refer specifically to hotels.

How & Where It’s Used

This term is primarily used in formal contexts when discussing accommodations, both in written texts and spoken conversation. It is standard across Greece but can differ slightly in dialectal use.

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