sans-abri — meaning in English

English meaning

• hobo noun A homeless person who travels from place to place, historically often by illegally hopping freight trains.
• homeless adj Without a permanent place to live.
• transient adj Lasting only a short time; passing quickly.

Senses

sans-abri is used for these senses in English:

• homeless Lacking a permanent place of residence.
• rough sleeper (idiomatic, euphemistic) A homeless person who sleeps outdoors.
• shelterless Lacking shelter; homeless.
• transient A homeless person.

hobo — full definition

1. noun A homeless person who travels from place to place, historically often by illegally hopping freight trains.
2. noun A large, slouchy handbag.

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