enclave
noun
a country, or especially, an outlying portion of a country, entirely or mostly surrounded by the territory of another country.
enclaves
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pluralof enclave.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The franchise fled further and further from coastal cultural centers, shifting from the “Real World” of New York City and Chicago to the air-conditioned enclaves of New Jersey and the suburbs of Washington, D.C.
From Salon ● Aug. 16, 2026
Spanish authorities have increased security around the enclaves in recent years through increased surveillance, barrier reinforcement, and improved bilateral relations with Morocco, but people continue to attempt to cross.
From BBC ● Jul. 30, 2026
“Set within one of the city’s most secure gated enclaves, this newly rebuilt estate spans five acres on a commanding promontory, opening to sweeping mountain views and complete seclusion,” the description adds.
From MarketWatch ● May 20, 2026
A thriving fashion empire, a beautiful young family and the means to frequent exclusive enclaves in sun-kissed Ibiza and snowy St. Moritz.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 20, 2026
For most of history these man-made enclaves remained very small, surrounded by expanses of untamed nature.
From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari
