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houselessness
[/ˈhaʊsləsnəs/]
noun
falta de moradia
1.
The state or condition of being without a house or permanent residence; homelessness
Houselessness has become a critical social issue in major cities.
A falta de moradia tornou-se uma questão social crítica nas grandes cidades.
2.
The absence of adequate housing or shelter
Programs addressing houselessness require comprehensive solutions.
Programas que tratam da falta de moradia exigem soluções abrangentes.
Synonyms
homelessness
lack of housing
displacement
vagrancy
Antonyms
homeownership
housing security
residential stability
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
falta de moradia
Most common term in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
desabrigo
Alternative term used in urban contexts
Portugal
sem-abrigo
Portuguese preferred term, often used as adjective for homeless people
General Portuguese
ausência de habitação
More formal alternative
Related Idioms & Phrases
on the streets
without a roof over one's head
housing insecurity
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