unhoused
|un/housed|
B2
/ʌnˈhaʊzd/
without a home
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unhoused' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'housed' meaning 'provided with a house or shelter'.
Historical Evolution
'unhoused' evolved from the Middle English word 'unhousen', which meant 'to deprive of a house'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to deprive of a house', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'lacking a permanent place to live'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39