"hostelling" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: hostel + -ing Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|hostel|ing}} hostel + -ing Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} hostelling (uncountable)
  1. (British spelling) the practice of staying in youth hostels when on holiday, or travelling Tags: UK, uncountable Synonyms: hosteling Translations (the practice of staying in youth hostels when on holiday, or travelling): brúdóireacht [feminine] (Irish)
    Sense id: en-hostelling-en-noun-UX4kyvA3 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -ing

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