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host¹ noun 1 someone who entertains guests or strangers in his or her own home. 2 old use an innkeeper or publican. 3 someone who introduces performers and participants, chairs discussions and debates, etc on a TV or radio show. 4 a place acting as a venue for an event or organization, usually with the implication of its involvement with the event and its welcoming of the participants. 5 biol a plant or animal on which a parasite lives and feeds, whether causing harm or not, for all or part of its life. 6 medicine the recipient of a tissue graft or organ transplant. verb (hosted, hosting) to be the host of (an event, programme, show, etc).
ETYMOLOGY: 13c: from French hoste, from Latin hospes guest.

host² noun 1 a very large number; a multitude. 2 old use an army.
ETYMOLOGY: 13c: from French hoste, from Latin hostis enemy.

host³ noun (often the Host) RC Church the consecrated bread of the Eucharist, used in a Holy Communion service.
ETYMOLOGY: 14c: from French oiste, from Latin hostia victim.