Unhoused: meaning, definitions and examples

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unhoused

[ ʌnˈhaʊzd ]

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homelessness

Without a place to live; homeless.

Synonyms

homeless, houseless, shelterless

Examples of usage

Many people in the city are currently unhoused.
The unhoused population continues to grow due to the housing crisis.

Translations

Translations of the word "unhoused" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desabrigado

🇮🇳 बेघर

🇩🇪 obdachlos

🇮🇩 tunawisma

🇺🇦 безпритульний

🇵🇱 bezdomny

🇯🇵 ホームレス

🇫🇷 sans-abri

🇪🇸 sin hogar

🇹🇷 evsiz

🇰🇷 노숙자

🇸🇦 بلا مأوى

🇨🇿 bezdomovec

🇸🇰 bezdomovec

🇨🇳 无家可归

🇸🇮 brezdomni

🇮🇸 heimilislaus

🇰🇿 үйсіз

🇬🇪 უსახლკარო

🇦🇿 evsiz

🇲🇽 sin hogar

Word origin

The term 'unhoused' emerged as a more descriptive and respectful alternative to 'homeless'. It is often used in social and political discussions to address the challenges faced by individuals without stable housing. The concept of being 'unhoused' highlights the systemic issues contributing to homelessness and advocates for better support and solutions for those experiencing housing insecurity.