gastheer

Dutch

Etymology

Compound of gast (“guest”) +‎ heer (“lord, gentleman, master (of the house)”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈɣɑst.ɦeːr/
  • Audio:(file)
  • Hyphenation: gast‧heer

Noun

gastheer m (plural gastheren, diminutive gastheertje n, feminine gastvrouw)

  1. host (someone who receives guests) [from early 18th c.]
    Antonyms: gast, genodigde, geïnviteerde, invité
  2. (biology) host organism (organism that hosts another organism, such as a parasite)
    Synonym: gastorganisme
  3. (event industry) host (smartly dressed, presentable employee who welcomes and aids guests at events)

Derived terms

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