homeless person

collocation in English

meaningsofhomelessandperson

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homeless
adjective
uk
/ˈhəʊm.ləs/us
/ˈhoʊm.ləs/
without ...
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person
noun[C]
uk
/ˈpɜː.sən/us
/ˈpɝː.sən/
a man, woman, ...
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(Definition ofhomelessandpersonfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofhomeless person

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If ahomelesspersonencountered in the public square has drug-resistant tuberculosis, it is not just his problem; it is a communal concern.
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The authors also place a great deal of importance on providing a person-centred service where thehomelesspersonhas some chance of feeling in control.
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It is clear however, that providing a physical home for ahomelesspersonwithout addressing their psychological homelessness would have limited success.
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This reinforces the vulnerability of thehomelessperson, which is manifested in an inability to cope with either internal or external stresses and unable to maintain a positive direction.
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In view of these findings, the authors recommend accurate assessment before rehousing, time for the agency to get to know thehomelesspersonand extra support in the early days.
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Is the asylum seeker any different from any otherhomelessperson?
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Therefore, he keeps the dwelling empty, and anotherhomelesspersonis kept homeless.
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If the shopkeeper refused permission, thehomelesspersonwould be disfranchised.
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The local authorities would then determine among themselves the criteria by which responsibility for housing ahomelesspersonwas achieved.
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Often, the choice of accommodation for ahomelesspersonis restricted.
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How will local authorities know about this judgment which is to make such a great difference to the lot of thehomelessperson?
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First, if ahomelesspersontakes temporary occupation of residential accommodation for homeless persons on the qualifying date, that would count.
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So thehomelesspersonends up with the local authority.
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It seems to us that, given the ratio of eight empty houses to onehomelessperson.
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Thehomelesspersonor family is almost certainly in the category which cannot afford that sum.
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There are seven empty houses for everyhomelesspersonand 825,000 void properties, of which about 110,000 are in the public sector.
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The first was that local authorities should have some discretion to determine who is ahomelessperson.
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If that place happens to be one where thehomelesspersonis employed or provides a service for reward, so be it.
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We should try to redress the balance, because everyhomelesspersonis a human tragedy.
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