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hosteler

noun hos·tel·er \ˈhäs-tə-lər\

Definition of HOSTELER

1
:  one that lodges guests or strangers
2
:  a traveler who stops at hostels overnight
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Variants of HOSTELER

hos·tel·er or hos·tel·ler \ˈhäs-tə-lər\
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First Known Use of HOSTELER

14th century

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2 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. hosteler
  2. youth hosteler
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