homelessness
intermediateB1/ˈhoʊm.ləs.nəs/ · home-less-ness
The state of not having a permanent home or shelter.
Meanings
The state of not having a permanent home or shelter.
کسی مستقل گھر یا پناہ کی عدم موجودگی کی حالت۔
بے گھری
begari
Synonyms
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Common Collocations
- rising homelessness
- address homelessness
- homelessness crisis
Example Sentences
The city has launched a program to reduce homelessness.
شہر نے بے گھری کو کم کرنے کے لیے ایک پروگرام شروع کیا ہے۔
Shehar ne begari ko kam karne ke liye ek program shuru kiya hai.
Many factors contribute to homelessness in urban areas.
شہری علاقوں میں بے گھری میں کئی عوامل شامل ہیں۔
Shehri ilaakon mein begari mein kayi awamil shamil hain.
Homelessness remains a critical issue in many communities.
بے گھری بہت سے معاشروں میں ایک اہم مسئلہ بنی ہوئی ہے۔
Begari bohot se muashron mein ek ahem masla bani hui hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'home' + 'lessness' = without a home.
Imagine a person sitting on the street with a sign asking for help.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
یہ کون ہے جو میرے در کو آتا ہے، بے گھری ہی ہے جو میرا مقدر ہے
Yeh kon hai jo mere dar ko aata hai, begari hi hai jo mera muqaddar hai
Who is it that comes to my door, It is homelessness that is my fate.
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* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
گھر کا بھیدی، لنکا ڈھائے
Ghar ka bhidi, Lanka dhaye
A traitor from within can bring down the strongest place.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "hamelessness" — the state of being without a home
First known use: 19th century
The term 'homelessness' evolved from the combination of 'home' and 'lessness', indicating a lack of home, and began to gain prominence in social discussions around the 20th century.