homelessness
noun/ˈhoʊmlɪsnɪs/
Frequency rank: #8,299 most common English word
Meaning
the state of having no home or permanent place to live.
Example sentence
The city launched new programs to address homelessness among young people.
Synonyms & related words
- destitution
- vagrancy
- displacement
- poverty
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