Inhabited: meaning, definitions and examples

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inhabited

[ ɪnˈhæbɪtɪd ]

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inhabited by humans

Having inhabitants; occupied or lived in by people.

Synonyms

occupied, peopled, populated

Examples of usage

The island is inhabited by a small fishing community.
The city is densely inhabited by people from various cultural backgrounds.

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inhabited by animals

To live in or occupy a place as a resident or as an animal or plant species.

Synonyms

dwelt, occupied, populated

Examples of usage

The forest is inhabited by a diverse range of wildlife.
This region is inhabited by many different bird species.

Translations

Translations of the word "inhabited" in other languages:

🇵🇹 habitado

🇮🇳 बसा हुआ

🇩🇪 bewohnt

🇮🇩 dihuni

🇺🇦 заселений

🇵🇱 zamieszkany

🇯🇵 住んでいる

🇫🇷 habité

🇪🇸 habitado

🇹🇷 meskun

🇰🇷 거주하는

🇸🇦 مأهول

🇨🇿 obydlený

🇸🇰 obývaný

🇨🇳 有人居住的

🇸🇮 naseljen

🇮🇸 íbúið

🇰🇿 қоныстанған

🇬🇪 დასახლებული

🇦🇿 yaşayış

🇲🇽 habitado

Word origin

The word 'inhabited' comes from the Latin word 'inhabitare', which means 'to dwell in'. The concept of inhabiting a place has been vital throughout human history as civilizations have established communities and settlements. The idea of inhabiting not only pertains to humans but also to animals and plants, highlighting the interconnectedness of all living beings in the ecosystem.

See also: inhabitant, inhabitants, uninhabited.