Rehoused: meaning, definitions and examples
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rehoused
[ riːhaʊzd ]
housing transition
Rehoused refers to the process of being provided with a new place to live, particularly after being displaced from one's previous home. This term is often used in contexts involving social services, housing assistance, or emergency relocations due to various circumstances such as natural disasters, evictions, or other significant life changes. Rehousing can involve temporary accommodations or a more permanent living arrangement. The goal is usually to ensure that individuals or families have safe and stable housing.
Synonyms
accommodate, relocate, resettle
Examples of usage
- The family was rehoused after their apartment was damaged in the flood.
- Social services helped to rehoused the homeless individuals at the shelter.
- After the fire, the organization worked tirelessly to get everyone rehoused.
- Many refugees were rehoused in temporary facilities until they could find permanent homes.
Translations
Translations of the word "rehoused" in other languages:
🇵🇹 realojado
🇮🇳 फिर से बसाया गया
🇩🇪 umgesiedelt
🇮🇩 ditempatkan kembali
🇺🇦 переселений
🇵🇱 przeprowadzony
🇯🇵 再移住された
🇫🇷 réinstallé
🇪🇸 reubicado
🇹🇷 yeniden yerleştirilen
🇰🇷 재이주된
🇸🇦 منتقل مرة أخرى
🇨🇿 přesídlený
🇸🇰 presídlený
🇨🇳 重新安置
🇸🇮 preseljen
🇮🇸 endurflutt
🇰🇿 қайта орналастырылған
🇬🇪 მחדש დასახლებული
🇦🇿 yenidən yerləşdirilmiş
🇲🇽 reubicado
Etymology
The word 'rehoused' is derived from the prefix 're-' meaning 'again' and the verb 'house', which originates from the Old English term 'hūs', meaning shelter or dwelling. The use of 'rehouse' began to gain traction in the late 20th century, particularly in social work, urban planning, and housing policy as governments and organizations recognized the importance of ensuring stable living conditions for displaced individuals. As housing issues became more prevalent, especially with increasing urbanization and social challenges, the term evolved to encompass various forms of assistance aimed at providing new homes for those in need. Rehousing reflects a broader effort to address housing insecurity and support communities in transition.