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homeless

Pronunciation: [ˈhoʊm.ləs]

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Learn how to use homeless in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “social issues”

(adjective) when a person does not have a home or a place to live. This means they do not have a safe or permanent shelter.

Example

Many organizations help the homeless by providing food and shelter.

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She was not homeless; she lived in a cozy apartment with her family.

Example

What can we do to support homeless people in our community?

Context: “social issues”

(noun) a person who does not have a home. A homeless person often has to find a way to survive without a regular place to sleep or stay.

Example

The city has programs to help the homeless find jobs and housing.

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He is not a homeless person; he has a comfortable house with his parents.

Example

How can we help the homeless in our city?

How to pronounce homeless

Pronunciation: [ˈhoʊm.ləs]

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