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Derlict

Description:

Derlict is a term that can be used as a noun or an adjective. As a noun, it refers to a person who is homeless, abandoned, or in a state of neglect. As an adjective, it describes something that is run-down, deserted, or in a dilapidated condition.

Senses:

Noun:

1. A homeless or abandoned person.

Adjective:

1. Describing something that is in a neglected or run-down condition.
2. Referring to a place or property that has been left deserted or in ruins.

Sample Sentences:

Noun:

1. The city council has implemented programs to support and provide shelter for derlicts.
2. While walking down the street, she noticed a few derlicts seeking refuge under the bridge.

Adjective:

1. The old factory stood derlict, with broken windows and crumbling walls.
2. Once a bustling marketplace, the area now appears derlict and forgotten.

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