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homelessness

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/ˈhoʊm.ləs.nəs/ · home-less-ness

The state of not having a permanent home or shelter.

Meanings

nounformal

The state of not having a permanent home or shelter.

کسی مستقل گھر یا پناہ کی عدم موجودگی کی حالت۔

بے گھری

begari

Synonyms

houselessnessdisplacementpovertyبے گھریبے گھر ہوناغربت

Antonyms

homelinessstabilitysecurityگھر داریاستحکامتحفظ

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.

Easily Confused With

houseless:While 'houseless' is a synonym, it may not carry the same connotation of social issues or governmental policy.

Word Family

homeless
adjectiveبے گھر
homelessness prevention
nounبے گھری کی روک تھام

See Also

💡 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.