Hostelling: meaning, definitions and examples

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hostelling

 

[ หˆhษ’stษ™lษชล‹ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

travel accommodation

Hostelling refers to the practice of staying in budget-friendly accommodations known as hostels, which typically offer dormitory-style rooms and shared facilities. It is a popular choice among budget travelers, especially youth and backpackers, who seek a sociable environment to meet other travelers. Hostelling allows individuals to explore different locations without incurring high lodging costs. Many hostels also provide communal kitchens, lounges, and organized activities, making them ideal for social interaction.

Synonyms

backpacking, budget travel, youth lodging

Examples of usage

  • I decided to go hostelling across Europe this summer.
  • Hostelling provides a great way to meet new friends while traveling.
  • The hostel's location made hostelling in the city very convenient.

Translations

Translations of the word "hostelling" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น albergagem

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคนเฅ‰เคธเฅเคŸเคฒเคฟเค‚เค—

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Hostelling

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ penginapan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณั€ะพะผะฐะดััŒะบะต ะฟั€ะพะถะธะฒะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ hostelowanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ›ใ‚นใƒ†ใƒชใƒณใ‚ฐ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท auberge de jeunesse

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ albergue

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท hostel

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ˜ธ์Šคํ…”๋ง

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ู†ุฒู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ubytovรกnรญ v hostelu

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ubytovanie v hosteli

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้’ๅนดๆ—…่ˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ prenoฤevanje v hostlu

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fararstofa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั…ะพัั‚ะตะป

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฐแƒแƒกแƒขแƒ˜แƒœแƒ’แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hostellษ™r

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ albergue

Etymology

The term 'hostel' originates from the Latin word 'hospitale,' which means 'guesthouse' or 'hospitality.' In the late 19th century, the concept of hostelling began to take shape in Europe. In 1909, Richard Schirrmann, a German schoolteacher, founded the first youth hostel in Altena, Germany, encouraging outdoor activities combined with affordable accommodations for young travelers. The movement expanded throughout Europe and eventually globally, leading to the establishment of the International Youth Hostel Federation in 1932. Hostelling has become synonymous with budget travel and adventure, appealing particularly to students and backpackers who value communal living and networking opportunities.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #42,668, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.