homeless

Meanings

• noun

  A person who has no permanent home or place to live.

  - "The homeless population in this city is growing."
  - "He spent the night sleeping on the streets, homeless and alone."

• adjective

  Lacking a regular, fixed, adequate nighttime residence.

  - "The homeless man asked for some food."
  - "Many homeless people suffer from mental health issues."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈhoʊmləs/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with homeless
domeless , gloomless , roomless

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Variants

List of all variants of homeless that leads to same result
homeless , homelessness , homelessnesses , the homeless

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Etymology

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From the Middle English word 'homeless', meaning 'without a home'.

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Trivia

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1. According to the National Coalition for the Homeless, on any given night in the United States, there are over 550,000 homeless people.

2. The first known use of the term 'homeless' was in the 15th century.

3. Homelessness is not just an issue in developing countries, it is a problem in many developed countries as well.

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Related Concepts

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1. Housing insecurity: A state of uncertainty about having stable, consistent access to housing. Individuals experiencing housing insecurity may be at risk of becoming homeless.

2. Homeless shelters: Facilities that provide temporary housing and other services to homeless individuals and families.

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Culture

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The term 'homeless' refers to individuals or families who lack a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence. Homelessness is a complex social issue that can be caused by various factors, including poverty, mental illness, substance abuse, and domestic violence. Homelessness is often associated with a lack of access to basic necessities such as food, water, shelter, and healthcare. In literature, homelessness has been a common theme in works by authors such as Mark Twain, Jack London, and John Steinbeck.

How to Memorize "homeless"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person carrying all their belongings in a backpack, wandering the streets with no permanent place to sleep at night.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'homeless' with the image of someone living on the streets, without a permanent home.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Homeless people have no home, sweet home'

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