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hotelier

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /həʊˈtɛlɪə/

KK: /həˈteljər/

noun
Definition

A person who manages or owns a hotel, responsible for its operations and services.


Example

The hotelier welcomed guests with a warm smile and offered them a tour of the facilities.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you ever thought about what it takes to be a hotelier?
Sloth B
Not really, but it sounds interesting. What do they do?
Sloth A
They manage hotels and make sure everything runs smoothly.
Sloth B
That sounds challenging! I bet it requires a lot of organization.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
innkeeper
proprietor
manager
Antonyms
guest
visitor
traveler
Root Explanation

**Hotelier** → It is derived from "hôtel" (from Old French, meaning a place of lodging) and the suffix "-ier" (meaning one who). The word "hotelier" refers to one who manages or operates a hotel.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who manages a 'place of lodging' ('hôtel') — the '-ier' indicates a person involved in that role.

Visually Confused Words
hosteler
outlier
hoveler
hostler
hellier
atelier
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