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Enclave: meaning, definitions and examples

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enclave

 

[ หˆษ›ล‹kleษชv ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

political territory

An enclave is a portion of territory that is entirely surrounded by the territory of another state. It often refers to a culturally distinct area, or a community where a particular ethnic group resides that is different from the surrounding population. Enclaves can arise due to various historical, political, or social factors and can sometimes lead to tensions between different groups. Examples include the Vatican City, which is an enclave within Italy, and Lesotho, which is an enclave within South Africa.

Synonyms

enclosure, island, outpost

Examples of usage

  • The Vatican City is a renowned enclave in Rome.
  • Lesotho is a landlocked enclave in South Africa.
  • The enclave was established to protect the minority community.
  • Developing an enclave can lead to economic isolation.

Translations

Translations of the word "enclave" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น enclave

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคเคจเค•เฅเคฒเฅ‡เคต

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Enklave

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ enkalv

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะตะฝะบะปะฐะฒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ enklawa

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้ฃ›ใณๅœฐ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท enclave

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ enclave

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท enklav

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์—ฅํด๋ ˆ์ด๋ธŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฌูŠุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ enkklรกva

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ enkklรกva

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ฃžๅœฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ enkleva

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ enklavi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะฝะบะปะฐัž

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ”แƒœแƒ™แƒšแƒแƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ enklev

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ enclave

Word origin

The term 'enclave' is derived from the French word 'enclave', which originates from the Latin 'clavare', meaning 'to key in' or 'to lock'. It first appeared in English in the 17th century, primarily in the context of territorial disputes among European nations. The concept of enclaves has historical roots in various political and ethnic divisions, often linked to wars, colonization, and migration. Enclaves have also been significant in the context of cultural preservation, allowing certain ethnic or cultural groups to maintain their identity despite being surrounded by different populations. The use of 'enclave' has evolved, and it now also refers to various legal or informal areas that share a distinct identity or characteristics within a larger entity.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,923, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.