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uninhabited

/ˌʌn.ɪnˈhæb.ɪ.tɪd/
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uninhabited Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Having no people or residents living there; unoccupied or unpopulated (especially of a region, island, or building).

Example

"The small volcanic island remains completely uninhabited, serving instead as a protected sanctuary for nesting seabirds."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'uninhabited' (simply having no current residents) with 'uninhabitable' (unfit or impossible to live in due to harsh conditions).

• Nearby Words

uninformative
uninformed
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uninhibited
uninhibitedly
uninitiated

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the late 14th century, formed from the Old English prefix 'un-' (not) and 'inhabited', which derives from Old French 'enhabiter' and Latin 'inhabitare' (to dwell in).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Uninhabited. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/uninhabited
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