inhabited

adjective

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

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Allegations that Keeton and Pratt have a prior strike conviction for firing a weapon at an inhabited dwelling will be heard by Arguelles at the December sentencing hearing. Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2025 Ho also said Monday that his office will file charges concerning discharging a firearm into an inhabited building, assault with a semi-automatic firearm and personal use of a firearm. Max Rego, The Hill, 23 Sep. 2025 If Concordia is the first inhabited place to see the ring of fire, Mirny Station will be the second and final. Jamie Carter, Space.com, 23 Sep. 2025 Virginia's Tangier Island is one of the last inhabited islands in the Chesapeake Bay. Brittney Melton, NPR, 23 Sep. 2025 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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“Inhabited.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inhabited. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.

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