Xenia Ξενία (noun) (Greek)
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Ancient Greek concept of sacred hospitality. The idea that strangers must be welcomed and protected — deeply embedded in Greek culture since Homer.
Derived from the word xenos, meaning “stranger,” “foreigner,” or “guest”
Example sentences
“Our visit to Greece has been incredible, and the level of xenia we’ve received, unmatched.”
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