How to pronounce xenial
American English pronunciation
ZEE-nee-ul
- IPA
- /ˈzini.əl/
- Syllables
- ZEE · nee · ul (3 syllables, stress on the 1st)
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What xenial means
Friendly and welcoming to guests and strangers
In a sentence: The xenial innkeeper met every traveler at the door with hot cocoa.
Where it comes from: It comes from a Greek word for the friendly bond between a host and a guest.
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