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Definition of rough sleeping noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

rough sleeping

noun
 
/ˌrʌf ˈsliːpɪŋ/
 
/ˌrʌf ˈsliːpɪŋ/
[uncountable] (British English)
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  1. 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.
    compare homelessnessTopics Social issuesc2
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