🇮🇹Italian Source WordCode: IT

Alloggio

Pronunciation / Transliteration: alˈlɔdʒo

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Housing/ˈhaʊ.zɪŋ/
nounCEFR B1 (Intermediate)Top #1500 frequency
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🇮🇹 Example Sentence in Italian:

"La città sta investendo in alloggi a prezzi accessibili per le famiglie a basso reddito."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The act of providing or obtaining living accommodations.

    "The city is investing in affordable housing for low-income families."
  2. 2

    Buildings or structures that provide shelter for people.

    "The new housing development includes both apartments and single-family homes."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'housing' originates from the Old English 'hūs', meaning 'house' or 'shelter'. The term evolved through Middle English as 'housinge', reflecting the act of providing shelter or accommodation, and has been used in various contexts since the 14th century.

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