homestay

English

Alternative forms

  • home stay

Etymology

home + stay, nowadays a reborrowing from Japanese ホームステイ (hōmusutei).[1]

Noun

homestay (plural homestays)

  1. A system whereby students, visiting a foreign country to study, board with a local family at an affordable price.
    • 2023 May 31, Cliona Elliott, “8 reasons to travel to Pakistan”, in intrepidtravel.com:
      Whether you’re crossing paths with shepherds in the mountains or staying with a family at a homestay, the warmth of the people will linger in your heart long after your trip ends.
  2. A house used primarily as the residence of the owner but with the business of accommodating paying guests.

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References

  1. Cannon, Garland (2000) The Innovative Attraction of English, Associated University Presses, →ISBN, page 237
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