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Etymology edit

Compound of gast (guest) +‎ heer (lord, gentleman, master (of the house)).

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  • IPA(key): /ˈɣɑst.ɦeːr/
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  • Hyphenation: gast‧heer

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gastheer m (plural gastheren, diminutive gastheertje n, feminine gastvrouw)

  1. A host, who receives (a) guest(s) in his residence, office etc. [from early 18th c.]
  2. (biology) A host organism, in whose body a parasite etc. lives
  3. (event industry) A smartly dressed, presentable security guard who performs welcoming, greeting, and other customer service duties at events

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