English [ edit ]

Etymology [ edit ]

From Ancient Greek ξενία (xenía, “hospitality; relations of hospitality between states or between a person and a state; the status of an alien, i.e., not a citizen”).

Pronunciation [ edit ]

IPA (key) : /ˈziːnɪəl/ , /ˈziːnjəl/

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Adjective [ edit ]

xenial (comparative more xenial, superlative most xenial)

Hospitable, especially to visiting strangers or foreigners. Of the relation between a host and guest; friendly.

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