homeless
UK: ˈhəʊmləs | US: ˈhoʊmləs
adj. lacking a permanent place to live; without a home
n. (plural: homeless) a person without a home
The word "homeless" combines "home" (from Old English "hām," meaning a dwelling or safe place) with the suffix "-less" (from Old English "-lēas," meaning "without"). The suffix "-less" is commonly used in English to negate or reverse the meaning of the root word. Thus, "homeless" literally means "without a home." The term emerged in the early 19th century to describe individuals lacking stable housing, reflecting societal awareness of poverty and displacement.
Many homeless people seek shelter in public places during winter.
The city opened a new center to support the homeless population.
She volunteers at a soup kitchen to help feed the homeless.
After losing his job, he became homeless for several months.
The documentary highlights the struggles of homeless families.