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Hostel

An inn.

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Narrower term 4

Caravansary 76% connected

A kind of inn, in the East, where caravans rest at night, being a large, rude, unfurnished building, surrounding a court.

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Imaret 76% connected

A lodging house for Mohammedan pilgrims.

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Khan 76% connected

A king; a prince; a chief; a governor; -- so called among the Tartars, Turks, and Persians, and in countries now or formerly governed by them.

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Posthouse 76% connected

A house established for the convenience of the post, where relays of horses can be obtained.

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Broader term 3

Hotel 76% connected

A house for entertaining strangers or travelers; an inn or public house, of the better class.

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Housing 76% connected

of House

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Lodging 76% connected

of Lodge

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Synonym 4

Auberge 92% connected

An inn.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Hostelry 92% connected

An inn; a lodging house.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Inn 92% connected

A place of shelter; hence, dwelling; habitation; residence; abode.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Lodge 92% connected

A shelter in which one may rest; as: (a) A shed; a rude cabin; a hut; as, an Indian's lodge.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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