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Meaning of homeless
The primary meaning of the word "homeless" refers to individuals who lack a permanent or stable place to live.
Etymology of homeless
The word "homeless" originated in the mid-19th century, derived from the words "home" and the suffix "-less," which indicates the absence of something
Historically, the term was used to describe people who were forced to wander or live on the streets due to poverty, displacement, or other social and economic factors
Synonyms
vagrant
destitute
homeless person
displaced
dispossessed
itinerant
nomadic
roaming
wandering
stray
refugee
migrant
evacuee
exile
outcast
pariah
derelict
abandoned
neglected
forlorn
impoverished
penniless
indigent
needy
poor
impoverished
disadvantaged
underprivileged
marginalized
vulnerable
unstable
unsettled
rootless
unsheltered
shelterless
houseless
roofless
Definitions
- Without a home, or a regular means of obtaining a home, especially due to poverty or unemployment
- * Lacking a fixed or regular home, and often moving from place to place
Usage Examples
- The city has seen a rise in the number of homeless people due to the economic downturn
- * The charity organization provides food and shelter to homeless individuals and families
- * The new policy aims to reduce homelessness by providing affordable housing options
Antonyms
housed
sheltered
settled
stable
secure
prosperous
affluent
wealthy
well-off
comfortable
established
resident
inhabitant
occupant
homeowner
tenant
lessee
resident
dweller
inhabitant