This is the 13478th most frequent Swedish word.
uteliggare
"Uteliggare" means "homeless person" or "rough sleeper" in English.
In this sentence, 'uteliggare' directly refers to a person who is homeless and sleeps outdoors, thus explaining its literal meaning.
En uteliggare sov i parken under den kalla natten.
A homeless person slept in the park during the cold night.
Here, 'uteliggare' is used to describe a person whose life history is being shared, emphasizing their societal situation.
Historien om uteliggarens liv berörde många människor.
The story of the homeless person's life touched many people.
In this context, 'uteliggare' refers to homeless individuals broadly who are being aided by the government's initiatives.