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uninhabited

British  
/ ˌʌnɪnˈhæbɪtɪd /

adjective

  1. (of a place) not having inhabitants

    an uninhabited island

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Around two-thirds of New Zealand’s nearly 500 uninhabited islands have now been cleared of introduced predators.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

Marooned on their own de facto uninhabited island.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

Although these islands are uninhabited, sovereignty over Matthew and Hunter allows New Caledonia, and therefore France, to have a large exclusive economic zone.

From Barron's • Dec. 18, 2025

The vessel ran aground on rocks near the uninhabited island of Jogdo.

From BBC • Nov. 19, 2025

The “lobby” was unfurnished, except for a cactus plant six feet tall and a makeshift reception desk; it was also uninhabited.

From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote

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