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One which receives or entertains a guest, socially, commercially, or officially.

One that provides a facility for an event.

A person or organization responsible for running an event.

A moderator or master of ceremonies for a performance. +

(multiplicity) The primary member of a system, typically the member who fronts most often.

(computing, Internet) Any computer attached to a network.

(ecology) A cell or organism which harbors another organism or biological entity, usually a parasite.

(evolution, genetics) An organism bearing certain genetic material, with respect to its cells.

A paid male companion offering conversation and in some cases sex, as in certain types of bar in Japan.

To perform the role of a host.

(obsolete) To lodge at an inn.

(computing, Internet) To run software made available to a remote user or process.

A multitude of people arrayed as an army; used also in religious senses, as: Heavenly host (of angels).

A large number of items; a large inventory.

(Christianity) The consecrated bread of the Eucharist. +