Homeless
Homeless (hōm'lĭs)
Homeless refers to the state of being without a permanent dwelling, such as a house or apartment. People who are homeless are most often unable to acquire and maintain regular, safe, secure, and adequate housing due to lack of, or unsteady income.
Etymology
The term "homeless" originated from the Old English word hamleas, which means "without a home". It was first used in the modern sense in the late 19th century to describe individuals living on the streets without a fixed residence.
Related Terms
- Vagrancy: The condition of a person who wanders from place to place homeless and without regular employment or income.
- Squatting: The action of occupying an abandoned or unoccupied area of land or a building, usually residential, that the squatter does not own, rent or otherwise have lawful permission to use.
- Rough sleeping: The act of sleeping in the open, often in urban environments, without a fixed address.
- Homelessness Act 2002: An Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom that provided a significant extension of the rights of homeless people in England and Wales.
- Shelter (organization): A charitable organization that provides temporary accommodation for homeless people in the United Kingdom.
See Also
- Homelessness in the United States
- Homelessness in the United Kingdom
- Homelessness in Australia
- Homelessness in Canada
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Homeless
- Wikipedia's article - Homeless
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