"public housing" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} public housing (uncountable)
  1. Rental accommodation that is subsidized by public funds and provided for disadvantaged groups such as low-income earners, social security recipients, the elderly and people with disabilities. Wikipedia link: public housing Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Housing Synonyms: housing commission, social housing, subsidized housing, housing project Related terms: public house
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