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enclave

The correct spelling is enclave.

How to pronounce enclave

/ˈɒ̃kleɪv/
noun

IPA: /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. 1.A political, cultural or social entity or part thereof that is completely surrounded by another.
  2. 2.A group that is set off from a larger population by its characteristic or behavior.
  3. 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. 1.To enclose within a foreign territory.

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