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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Morocco claims sovereignty over Ceuta and Melilla, Spain's two North African enclaves.
From Barron's ● Oct. 11, 2026
When Frech needs to recover from his “Dancing With the Stars” rehearsals, the Paralympic gold medalist can retreat to his family’s home in one of Los Angeles’ most exclusive enclaves.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 8, 2026
Foreigners have been penalised for offensive acts at religious sites, forming exclusive tourist enclaves and flouting traffic laws.
From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026
He calls it “The Project,” and says there’s about 7,516.07 miles in total, when you include various enclaves and adjacent cities like Beverly Hills or Burbank.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 4, 2026
Abigail herself reported that all the bedrock Federalist enclaves of New England were taken by surprise: “the whole community were like a flock of frightened pigions; nobody had their story ready.”
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
