Houseless: meaning, definitions and examples

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houseless

[ ˈhaʊs.ləs ]

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living condition

Without a house or a place to live; homeless.

Synonyms

homeless, shelterless, unhoused

Examples of usage

He was houseless for months after losing his job.
The houseless man slept on the park bench.

Translations

Translations of the word "houseless" in other languages:

🇵🇹 sem-teto

🇮🇳 बिना घर का

🇩🇪 obdachlos

🇮🇩 tunawisma

🇺🇦 безхатченко

🇵🇱 bezdomny

🇯🇵 家なし

🇫🇷 sans-abri

🇪🇸 sin hogar

🇹🇷 evsiz

🇰🇷 집 없는

🇸🇦 بلا مأوى

🇨🇿 bezdomovec

🇸🇰 bezdomovec

🇨🇳 无家可归

🇸🇮 brezdomni

🇮🇸 heimilislaus

🇰🇿 үйсіз

🇬🇪 უსახლკარო

🇦🇿 evsiz

🇲🇽 sin hogar

Word origin

The word 'houseless' originated from the combination of 'house' and the suffix '-less', which indicates the absence or lack of something. It has been used in English since the late 18th century to describe individuals or families without a place to live. The term highlights the vulnerability and challenges faced by those who are without shelter or a permanent residence.