inhabited

adjective

in·​hab·​it·​ed in-ˈha-bə-təd How to pronounce inhabited (audio)
Synonyms of inhabitednext
: having inhabitants

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The local economy is based around fishing and farming, with the nearest inhabited islands a couple of hours away by boat. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026 Close attention and careful listening revealed that the deep silence was alive, inhabited. — Wyatt Williams, Harpers Magazine, 2 June 2026 Unst, Shetland Britain’s most northerly inhabited island is a wonderful spot for birdwatchers. — Irenie Forshaw, TheWeek, 30 June 2026 All three suspects were booked into the Sacramento County Jail and are facing charges of shooting into an inhabited dwelling and negligent discharge of a firearm. — Cecilio Padilla, CBS News, 4 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for inhabited

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First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of inhabited was in the 15th century

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