noun
- plural of homelessness; the state or condition of lacking a permanent place of residence
Usage: countable plural form; used when referring to multiple instances, aspects, or manifestations of the condition of being homeless
Examples
- The city's social services department tracks different homelessnesses across neighborhoods.
- Various homelessnesses—chronic, temporary, and transitional—require different intervention strategies.
- Researchers studied the homelessnesses experienced by families versus single individuals.
- The report examined multiple homelessnesses resulting from job loss, eviction, and domestic violence.
- Community organizations address the diverse homelessnesses affecting vulnerable populations.