enclave

noun
UK: /ˈenkleɪv/
US: /ˈenkleɪv/

  1. An area within a country that is ruled by another country.

    1. The embassy is a small enclave.
    2. The Vatican is an independent enclave within the city of Rome.

  2. A group of people who are different from the people living around them.

    1. The artists formed a creative enclave.
    2. The neighborhood became an enclave of immigrants from a specific country.

Synonyms

territory region community ghetto

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "enclave" in English means: An area within a country that is ruled by another country., A group of people who are different from the people living around them..

The phonetic transcription of "enclave" is /ˈenkleɪv/ in British English and /ˈenkleɪv/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "enclave": territory, region, community, ghetto.

Example usage of "enclave": "The embassy is a small enclave.". More examples on the page.