Definition of homeless

homelessadjective

vô gia cư

/ˈhəʊmləs//ˈhəʊmləs/

The word "homeless" has its roots in 15th-century England. During the Middle Ages, the term "homeless" referred to anyone who was without a fixed abode or was wandering, often because they were destitute or vagrant. The word came from the Old English words "hām" meaning "home" and "lēs" meaning "without." In the 16th century, the term "homeless" began to take on a more sympathetic connotation, referring to those who were forced to live on the streets due to poverty, war, or other disasters. The word gained popularity in the 19th century with the rise of urbanization and industrialization, which led to increased homelessness due to evictions, economic downturns, and social inequality. Today, the term "homeless" is widely used to describe individuals or families who lack a permanent or stable place to live, often due to systemic issues such as poverty, lack of affordable housing, or mental illness.

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having no home, and therefore typically living on the streets

không có nhà, và do đó thường sống trên đường phố

Example:
  • The scheme has been set up to help homeless people.

    Chương trình này được thành lập nhằm giúp đỡ những người vô gia cư.

  • The local authority ruled that he had made himself intentionally homeless and was therefore not entitled to be rehoused.

    Chính quyền địa phương phán quyết rằng ông đã cố tình trở thành người vô gia cư và do đó không có quyền được tái định cư.

  • Three hundred people were left homeless by the earthquake.

    Ba trăm người đã mất nhà cửa vì trận động đất.

people who have no home

những người không có nhà

Example:
  • helping the homeless

    giúp đỡ người vô gia cư

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