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homelessness
/ˈhoʊm.ləs.nəs/
Definition
1
The state or condition of lacking a permanent home or stable place of residence.
2
A pervasive social issue involving individuals or families without access to affordable housing, often leading to living on streets, in shelters, or temporary accommodations.
Examples
After the tech bubble burst, homelessness swept through Silicon Valley like a bad app update nobody saw coming.
He tackled homelessness by inventing a tiny home on wheels, only to realize his biggest obstacle was city parking laws.
In the era of remote work, some embraced homelessness as the ultimate flexible office setup—until the laptop battery died.
Politicians vowed to end homelessness overnight, conveniently forgetting their own history of bounced checks.