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rough sleeper

British  

noun

  1. a homeless person who sleeps rough

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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"People may assume homelessness is an older man and a rough sleeper but homelessness can affect anyone of any age," said Shaun.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2025

And it’s not just the numbers that are greater today - the type of rough sleeper is different, too.

From BBC • Sep. 8, 2024

Stimpson was in the city centre on Boxing Day celebrating his birthday when he met the woman, who was a rough sleeper.

From BBC • May 30, 2024

One rough sleeper said: "Everyone says they believe in rehab, but in reality I feel they don't think I can change."

From BBC • Oct. 24, 2021

Stewart would be classified by the government as a "rough sleeper", as he lives in "buildings or other places not designed for habitation".

From BBC • Feb. 23, 2020

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