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Cordial Reception

/ˈkɔːr.dʒəl rɪˈsɛp.ʃən/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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2 senses
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  1. 1

    A warm and friendly welcome given to guests or visitors.

    "The hotel staff provided a cordial reception to all arriving guests."
  2. 2

    An event or gathering characterized by a friendly atmosphere.

    "The gala was a cordial reception for the new members of the community."

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The term 'cordial' originates from the Latin 'cordialis', meaning 'of the heart', which evolved in Middle English to describe warmth and friendliness. 'Reception' comes from the Latin 'receptio', meaning 'a taking back', which has shifted to denote the act of welcoming or receiving guests.

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