the Host

: army

: a great number : multitude

: to assemble in an army usually for a hostile purpose

: one that receives or entertains guests socially, commercially, or officially

: one that provides facilities for an event or function

: a living animal or plant on or in which a parasite lives

: to receive or entertain guests at or for : to serve as host (see ³host 1a) to

: emcee

: the eucharistic bread