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in·vi·tee

 (ĭn′vī-tē′)
n.
One that is invited.
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invitee

(ˌɪnvaɪˈtiː)
n
a person who is invited
Collins English Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged, 12th Edition 2014 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1994, 1998, 2000, 2003, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2014
ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun1.invitee - a visitor to whom hospitality is extendedinvitee - a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
guest
guest of honor - the person in whose honor a gathering is held
house guest, houseguest - a guest entertained in your house
visitant, visitor - someone who visits
wedding guest - a guest at a wedding
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