hosteler: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
C1Informal, specific to travel context.
Quick answer
What does “hosteler” mean?
A person who stays in hostels, especially a traveler or tourist.
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Pronunciation
Definition
Meaning and Definition
A person who stays in hostels, especially a traveler or tourist.
A frequent user of hostels, often implying a young, budget-conscious traveler on a journey; less commonly, can refer to a person who runs a hostel (archaic).
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
In British English, 'hosteller' (double 'l') is an accepted variant, though 'hosteler' is also used. In American English, 'hosteler' is standard.
Connotations
Both share the same core meaning and neutral-to-positive travel connotation.
Frequency
Low-to-mid frequency in both dialects, primarily within travel writing and communities.
Grammar
How to Use “hosteler” in a Sentence
[hosteler + from + origin country][hosteler + traveling through + location]Vocabulary
Collocations
Examples
Examples of “hosteler” in a Sentence
verb
British English
- No verb form.
American English
- No verb form.
adverb
British English
- No adverb form.
American English
- No adverb form.
adjective
British English
- No adjective form.
American English
- No adjective form.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Used in tourism marketing or hostel industry reports.
Academic
Rare; might appear in sociological studies of travel.
Everyday
Used among travelers discussing their accommodation preferences.
Technical
Not used.
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “hosteler”
- Confusing it with 'host' or 'hostel manager'.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
They overlap significantly. A hosteler defines themselves by their accommodation choice, while a backpacker defines themselves by their luggage and travel style. Most backpackers are hostelers, but not all hostelers are backpackers.
Historically and archaically, yes, but in modern usage it almost exclusively refers to the guest. The owner/manager is a 'hostel manager' or 'hostel owner'.
A tourist is any leisure traveler. A hosteler is a specific type of tourist who chooses hostel accommodation, often implying a more budget-conscious, independent, and socially-oriented journey.
Both 'hosteler' and 'hosteller' (with double 'l') are acceptable in British English, though 'hosteller' aligns with British spelling rules for verbs like 'travel' -> 'traveller'.
A person who stays in hostels, especially a traveler or tourist.
Hosteler is usually informal, specific to travel context. in register.
Hosteler: in British English it is pronounced /ˈhɒstələ/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˈhɑːstələr/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Phrases
Idioms & Phrases
- “No specific idioms.”
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think: HOSTEL + ER. Like 'teacher' teaches, a 'hosteler' uses hostels.
Conceptual Metaphor
A HOSTELER IS A NOMAD (implies transient, resourceful, community-oriented movement).
Practice
Quiz
A 'hosteler' is best described as: