This noun denotes an inn or public lodging place where travelers could find rest and shelter. The word literally means 'all-receiver,' suggesting a place that welcomes all comers. In Luke's parable of the Good Samaritan, it's the destination where the wounded man receives care. Unlike a private guest room, this was a commercial establishment offering basic accommodations. The term evokes roadside hospitality in the ancient world, where inns served travelers regardless of ethnic or social background.