homestay means A system whereby students, visiting a foreign country to study, board with a local family at an affordable price. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 91 out of 100.
homestay is pronounced /ˈhoʊmˌsteɪ/.
Etymology
From home + stay, nowadays a reborrowing from Japanese ホームステイ (hōmusutei).
noun
- A system whereby students, visiting a foreign country to study, board with a local family at an affordable price.“Whether you’re crossing paths with shepherds in the mountains or staying with a family at a homestay, the warmth of the people will linger in your heart long after your trip ends.”
- A house used primarily as the residence of the owner but with the business of accommodating paying guests.