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homelessness

[/ˈhoʊmləsnəs/]
nounfeminine
falta de moradia
1. The state or condition of having no home or permanent place of residence
Homelessness is a serious social issue in many urban areas.
A falta de moradia é um problema social grave em muitas áreas urbanas.
2. The experience of being without shelter or a fixed dwelling place
Many organizations work to combat homelessness through housing programs.
Muitas organizações trabalham para combater a falta de moradia através de programas de habitação.
Synonyms
houselessnessdestitutionvagrancyrough sleeping
Antonyms
housingshelteraccommodationresidence

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
falta de moradia
most common usage
General Brazilian
situação de rua
commonly used to describe street homelessness
São Paulo
morador de rua
refers to homeless person, often used in context of the condition
Portugal
falta de abrigo
alternative Portuguese usage
Portugal
sem-abrigo
refers to homeless persons and their condition

Related Idioms & Phrases

on the streets
living rough
sleeping rough
estar na rua
viver nas ruas
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