A multitude of people arrayed as an army; used also in religious senses, as: Heavenly host (of angels)
One that provides a facility for an event.
The consecrated bread of the Eucharist.
A cell or organism which harbors another organism or biological entity, usually a parasite.
A moderator or master of ceremonies for a performance.
An organism bearing certain genetic material, with respect to its cells.
A large number of items; a large inventory.
Any computer attached to a network.
One which receives or entertains a guest, socially, commercially, or officially.
A paid male companion offering conversation and in some cases sex, as in certain types of bar in Japan.
A person or organization responsible for running an event.
To perform the role of a host.
To run software made available to a remote user or process.
An army of trained civilians, which may be an official reserve army, called upon in time of need, the entire able-bodied population of a state which may also be called upon, or a private force not under government control.
Synonym of militsia: the national police force of certain countries (e.g. Belarus).