Definitions

1. verb

to leave or vacate a place of residence

“The family disinhabited the old house after they sold it to move to a new city.”

2. verb

to abandon or vacate a place or position, especially one of authority or responsibility

“The government disinhabited its claim to the disputed territory after international pressure.”

3. noun

the act of leaving or vacating a place of residence

“The disinhabitment of the old neighborhood was a significant change for the community.”