Rooflessness: meaning, definitions and examples

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rooflessness

 

[ หˆruหflษชsnษ™s ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

lack of shelter

Rooflessness refers to the state of being without a roof over one's head, typically resulting in homelessness or exposure to the elements. It is a condition of extreme vulnerability, often associated with poverty and social exclusion.

Synonyms

exposure to the elements, homelessness, shelterlessness

Examples of usage

  • Many people in the city suffer from rooflessness, sleeping on the streets or in temporary shelters.
  • The charity aims to provide support for those experiencing rooflessness and help them find stable housing.

Translations

Translations of the word "rooflessness" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น falta de telhado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค›เคคเคนเฅ€เคจเคคเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Dachlosigkeit

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tanpa atap

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะตะทะดะฐั…ะฐะฝะฝั–ัั‚ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ brak dachu

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฑ‹ๆ นใฎใชใ„ใ“ใจ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท absence de toit

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ falta de techo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รงatฤฑsฤฑzlฤฑk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ง€๋ถ• ์—†์Œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนุฏู… ูˆุฌูˆุฏ ุณู‚ู

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bez stล™echy

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ bez strechy

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ— ๅฑ‹้กถ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ brez strehe

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รพaklaus

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัˆะฐั‚ั‹ั€ัั‹ะทะดั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฃแƒกแƒแƒฎแƒฃแƒ แƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ damฤฑsฤฑzlฤฑq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ falta de techo

Etymology

The term 'rooflessness' originated in the late 20th century as a specific descriptor for the condition of lacking shelter or a roof over one's head. It reflects the growing awareness of homelessness as a social issue and the need to address the challenges faced by those without stable housing. The concept of rooflessness emphasizes the urgency of providing support and resources to vulnerable individuals and communities struggling with homelessness.

See also: roof, roofless.