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exclave

The correct spelling is exclave.

How to pronounce exclave

/ˈɛkskleɪv/
noun

IPA: /ˈɛkskleɪv/

Say it like: Exc-lav-e

The correct spelling is exclave. A portion of a country's territory not connected to the main part For example: "Alaska and Kaliningrad are both examples of exclaves."

Usage Examples

Alaska and Kaliningrad are both examples of exclaves.

Definition

noun

  1. 1.A portion of a country's territory not connected to the main part
  2. 2.A detached part of an organ, as of the pancreas, thyroid, or other gland.

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