gastheer

Etymology
Compound of.

Noun

 * 1) A host, who receives (a) guest(s) in his residence, office etc.
 * 2)  A host organism, in whose body a parasite etc. lives
 * 3)  A smartly dressed, presentable security guard who performs welcoming, greeting, and other customer service duties at events

Synonyms

 * (host organism)