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host noun
Meaning : A person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there.
Meaning : An animal or plant that nourishes and supports a parasite. It does not benefit and is often harmed by the association.
An animal or plant that lives in or on a host (another animal or plant). It obtains nourishment from the host without benefiting or killing the host.
parasiteMeaning : A person who acts as host at formal occasions (makes an introductory speech and introduces other speakers).
Synonyms : emcee, master of ceremonies
Meaning : Archaic terms for army.
Synonyms : legion
Meaning : Any organization that provides resources and facilities for a function or event.
Example :
Atlanta was chosen to be host for the Olympic Games.
Meaning : (medicine) recipient of transplanted tissue or organ from a donor.
Meaning : A technical name for the bread used in the service of Mass or Holy Communion.
Meaning : (computer science) a computer that provides client stations with access to files and printers as shared resources to a computer network.
Synonyms : server
