The state of being homeless.

plural of homelessness

Lacking a permanent place of residence.

(politics, slang) The condition or state of being politically homeless.

(idiomatic) The practice of hospital employees or emergency workers releasing homeless patients on the streets instead of placing them into the custody of a relative or shelter or retaining them in a hospital where they may require expensive medical care.

A building set up to provide for the needs of homeless people; often including shelter, food, sanitation and other forms of support.

plural of homeless shelter

(politics, slang) Alienated from the current political atmosphere or from one's previous political affiliations, and struggling to identify with any political party or ideology.