xenia
Xenia (noun) means the ancient Greek custom and concept of showing generous hospitality to strangers and guests. Example: “The story illustrates xenia, as the poor farmer shares his last meal with the disguised god.”
How to use xenia
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe Greek cultural ideal of welcoming and caring for guests and travelers, central to ancient Greek myths and society.
You'll mostly meet this word in classics or mythology contexts, describing hospitality as a sacred duty.
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xenias plural
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Etymology
Borrowed via New Latin xenia from Ancient Greek xenía, "hospitality," itself from xénos, "stranger, guest, foreigner."
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What does “xenia” mean?
The word “xenia” means the ancient Greek custom and concept of showing generous hospitality to strangers and guests. In plain terms, the Greek cultural ideal of welcoming and caring for guests and travelers, central to ancient Greek myths and society.
How do you pronounce “xenia”?
“Xenia” is pronounced ZEE-nee-uh (/ˈziːniə/ in IPA).
How do you use “xenia” in a sentence?
Here is “xenia” used in a sentence: “The story illustrates xenia, as the poor farmer shares his last meal with the disguised god.”
What part of speech is “xenia”?
“Xenia” is a noun.
Where does the word “xenia” come from?
The word “xenia” comes from Ancient Greek. Borrowed via New Latin xenia from Ancient Greek xenía, "hospitality," itself from xénos, "stranger, guest, foreigner.".
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