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      host
      noun
      One which receives or entertains a guest, socially, commercially, or officially.
      One that provides a facility for an event.
      A person or organization responsible for running an event.
      (computing, Internet) Any computer attached to a network.
      (ecology) A cell or organism which harbors another organism or biological entity, usually a parasite.
      (multiplicity) The primary member of a system, typically the member who fronts most often.
      A multitude of people arrayed as an army; used also in religious senses, as: Heavenly host (of angels)
      A large number of items; a large inventory.
      A paid male companion offering conversation and in some cases sex, as in certain types of bar in Japan.
      (Christianity) The consecrated bread of the Eucharist.
      A moderator or master of ceremonies for a performance.
      (evolution, genetics) An organism bearing certain genetic material, with respect to its cells.
      verb
      To perform the role of a host.
      (computing, Internet) To run software made available to a remote user or process.
      (obsolete, intransitive) To lodge at an inn.
      Roots
      hospeshost- · Latin · guest, host
      Synonyms for host
      emceeninnkeepernhostessnpresenternannouncern
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