B2nounsociety
US/ˈhoʊm.ləs.nəs/
UK/ˈhəʊm.ləs.nəs/
the situation of having no place to live
In context
Rising rents are one of the main causes of homelessness in big cities.
The charity works to reduce homelessness among young people.
Homelessness has increased sharply since the factory closed and hundreds lost their jobs.
Words that go with homelessness
verb + noun
- tackle homelessnessThe city has a new plan to tackle homelessness.
- reduce homelessnessAffordable housing can help reduce homelessness.
- end homelessnessThe campaign aims to end homelessness within ten years.
noun + preposition
- causes of homelessnessJob loss is among the causes of homelessness.
- rise in homelessnessThere has been a sharp rise in homelessness this year.
noun + noun
- youth homelessnessYouth homelessness is rising in several large cities.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
a homelessnessCorrect: homelessness