hostis — meaning in English

English meaning

• enemy noun A person who is hostile toward, or actively opposes, another.
• guest noun A person who visits or stays at someone's home, or who is invited somewhere.

Senses

hostis is used for these senses in English:

• enemy A hostile force or nation; a fighting member of such a force or nation.
• guest A recipient of hospitality, especially someone staying by invitation at the house of another.

enemy — full definition

1. noun A person who is hostile toward, or actively opposes, another.
2. noun An opposing military force or fighter in a conflict.
3. noun Something that threatens or works against a particular goal or interest.

guest — full definition

1. noun A person who visits or stays at someone's home, or who is invited somewhere.
2. noun A person invited to appear on a show, podcast, or event, often as an expert or performer.
3. verb To appear as an invited visitor or performer, especially on a broadcast.

Related Latin words