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Houselessness: meaning, definitions and examples

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houselessness

[ ˈhaʊslɪsnəs ]

Noun

^{Context #1 | Noun}

lack of housing

Houselessness refers to the condition of not having a place to live or lacking adequate housing. It is often associated with homelessness and can result from a variety of factors such as poverty, unemployment, or lack of affordable housing options.

Synonyms

homelessness, housing insecurity, rooflessness.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
houselessness	Similar to 'homelessness', but less commonly used; it emphasizes the absence of a house rather than a home. The charity is focused on helping those suffering from houselessness. Houselessness is a critical issue that needs more attention.
homelessness	Used in general discussions about individuals or families without permanent shelter; commonly used in media, policy, and social work. The government announced a new plan to combat homelessness in the city. Homelessness is a growing problem that affects people of all ages.
housing insecurity	Refers to situations where individuals or families face difficulties securing stable housing; often used in academic, policy, and social justice contexts. Many low-income families experience housing insecurity due to rising rent prices. Addressing housing insecurity requires comprehensive social policies.
rooflessness	Less commonly used; it could be used in poetic or descriptive contexts to emphasize a lack of any shelter at all. The novel describes the plight of rooflessness during the harsh winter months. Campaigns aim to provide immediate relief to those struggling with rooflessness.

Examples of usage

Many cities struggle with the issue of houselessness, with a growing number of people living on the streets.
The government is working to address the root causes of houselessness and provide support for those in need.

Translations

Translations of the word "houselessness" in other languages:

🇵🇹 sem-teto

🇮🇳 घरहीनता

🇩🇪 Obdachlosigkeit

🇮🇩 tunawisma

🇺🇦 безхатченко

🇵🇱 bezdomność

🇯🇵 ホームレス

🇫🇷 sans-abri

🇪🇸 sin techo

🇹🇷 evsizlik

🇰🇷 노숙

🇸🇦 التشرد

🇨🇿 bezdomovectví

🇸🇰 bezdomovectvo

🇨🇳 无家可归

🇸🇮 brezdomstvo

🇮🇸 heimilisleysi

🇰🇿 үйсіздік

🇬🇪 უსახლკარო

🇦🇿 evsiz

🇲🇽 sin techo

Etymology

The term 'houselessness' emerged in the late 20th century as a more inclusive and nuanced alternative to the term 'homelessness'. It highlights the lack of a physical structure to live in, rather than just the absence of a 'home'. The focus on 'houselessness' aims to address the systemic issues that contribute to the lack of housing security for individuals and families.