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entity go
that which is perceived or known or inferred to have its own distinct existence (living or nonliving)

physical entity go
an entity that has physical existence

object, physical object go
a tangible and visible entity

whole, unit go
an assemblage of parts that is regarded as a single entity

artifact, artefact go
a man-made object taken as a whole

construction, structure go
a thing constructed

building, edifice go
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

hotel go
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

hostel, hostelry, inn, lodge, auberge
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers

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caravansary, caravanserai, khan, caravan inn go
an inn in some eastern countries with a large courtyard that provides accommodation for caravans
imaret go
a hostel for pilgrims in Turkey
posthouse, post house go
an inn for exchanging post horses and accommodating riders
roadhouse go
an inn (usually outside city limits on a main road) providing meals and liquor and dancing and (sometimes) gambling