homeless (B1)

adjective/noun

Pronunciation: /ˈhoʊm.ləs/

Definition

Lacking a permanent, stable place to live.

Examples

• The city is trying to find solutions for its growing homeless population.

• Many charities work to provide shelter and support for the homeless.

• He spent years as a homeless person before finding a job and a small apartment.

How to Use homeless

homeless population (collocation)

The group of people in a particular area who do not have a home. — "The government is implementing new policies to reduce the homeless population."

become homeless (collocation)

To lose one's home and stable housing. — "Many families became homeless after the natural disaster."

Synonyms of homeless

Words with a similar meaning to homeless:

• houseless
• unhoused
• destitute

Antonyms of homeless

Words with the opposite meaning to homeless:

• housed
• sheltered
• homeowner

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