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Xenial(ZEE-nee-uhl)

Quick Detail: Relating to hospitality toward guests or strangers.

Definition: Xenial describes a gracious way of welcoming others, especially those who arrive from far away. It reflects customs that honor visitors with food, shelter, or respectful attention. The word carries an old-world sense of duty and warmth. Xenial behavior turns unfamiliar spaces into places of rest. It highlights the quiet power of kindness at the threshold.

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