uninhabited
adjective
un·in·hab·it·ed
ˌən-in-ˈha-bə-təd 
: not occupied or lived in by people : not inhabited
an uninhabited island/house
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This tiny, uninhabited island is protected by UNESCO and was home to humans as far back as 3,000 BC, later becoming a key location in Greek mythology as the birthplace of Apollo and his twin sister Artemis.
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Katie Silcox, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Mar. 2026
One drone hit an uninhabited area and caused no casualties.
—Lucia I Suarez Sang, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
On Holaway’s custom charters, the the day begins early on nearby Cayo Costa State Park, an uninhabited key that is a treasure trove of seashells.
—Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 5 Mar. 2026
Beyond its unique wildlife, the uninhabited cay offers white sand beaches, turquoise waters, and excellent snorkeling.
—Madeline Weinfield, Travel + Leisure, 26 Feb. 2026
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Katie Silcox, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Mar. 2026
One drone hit an uninhabited area and caused no casualties.
—Lucia I Suarez Sang, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
On Holaway’s custom charters, the the day begins early on nearby Cayo Costa State Park, an uninhabited key that is a treasure trove of seashells.
—Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 5 Mar. 2026
Beyond its unique wildlife, the uninhabited cay offers white sand beaches, turquoise waters, and excellent snorkeling.
—Madeline Weinfield, Travel + Leisure, 26 Feb. 2026
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“Uninhabited.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/uninhabited. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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