lackofshelter
nounUK /ˌlæk əv ˈʃɛltə/
US /ˌlæk əv ˈʃɛltər/
The state of not having a safe place to live or stay.
The storm left many families in lackofshelter, so volunteers opened a warm hall for them.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A shortage of buildings that protect people from weather or danger.
After the earthquake, the town faced lackofshelter and needed tents fast.
3. The condition of animals or plants having no natural cover or habitat.
Cutting down the forest caused lackofshelter for many birds and small animals.
4. A situation where a place offers no protection from harm or bad weather.
The open field gave the hikers lackofshelter when the rain began.