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Rareenclave
The correct spelling is enclave.
How to pronounce enclave
/ˈɒ̃kleɪv/
nounIPA: /ˈɒ̃kleɪv/
Say it like: Enc-lav-e
The correct spelling is enclave. A political, cultural or social entity or part thereof that is completely surrounded by another. For example: "The republic of San Marino is an enclave of Italy."
Usage Examples
“The republic of San Marino is an enclave of Italy.”
“...it tends to make marriage itself a lifestyle enclave.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.A political, cultural or social entity or part thereof that is completely surrounded by another.
- 2.A group that is set off from a larger population by its characteristic or behavior.
- 3.An isolated portion of an application's address space, such that data in an enclave can only be accessed by code in the same enclave.
verb
- 1.To enclose within a foreign territory.
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