Definition of "homelessness" []

• The state of being homeless. (noun)

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• "February 5th, 2010 at 5: 46 pm tombaker says: the firemen should let the house burn down, so that the kid who lives there learns not to play with matches. because homelessness is a fair and fit punishment for a kid who plays with matches – and his whole family."
• "I have recently read that suburban homelessness is on the rise."
• "Raul Plasencia, the director of supportive housing services of Bailey House, predicted an increase in homelessness if the caseworker cuts go through."