rough sleeping
noun/ˌrʌf ˈsliːpɪŋ/
/ˌrʌf ˈsliːpɪŋ/
[uncountable] (British English)- the state of not having a home and sleeping outside, especially on the streets of a town or city
- Rough sleeping is a growing problem in many cities.
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