Acollir
Example: La ciutat va acollir els refugiats amb molta solidaritat.
Definition
"Acollir" means to welcome or receive someone warmly and with hospitality, often in the context of accepting guests, refugees, or new members into a community or place. It emphasizes the act of offering shelter, support, or acceptance to others.
Etymology
The word "acollir" comes from the Latin 'accolligere,' which means to gather or collect. Over time, it evolved in Catalan to specifically express the notion of welcoming or hosting someone. Did you know? The root is related to the idea of bringing together or embracing, which fits perfectly with its current meaning.
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"Acollir" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - General - (B2) - set 3", containing 112 commonly used words.
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