Synonyms for

Enclave

Verb / ˈɑ:ˌnkleɪv / / ˈeˌnkleɪv / Another word for enclave — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A portion of territory within or surrounded by a larger territory whose inhabitants are culturally or ethnically distinct.

Synonyms & similar words

ghetto colony district quarter section zone precinct territory province region community neighborhood suburb outpost island pocket environ encircle surround encompass

Example sentences

  1. The embassy was located in an enclave of that foreign country.
  2. The wealthy neighborhood is an enclave in the heart of the city.
  3. The gated community is an enclave of the elite.
  4. The university is an enclave of academic excellence.
  5. The artist's colony is an enclave of creativity.

Quotes

  • The little enclave of the sanitarium looks like a village dropped from the skies.
  • He and his wife, Edna, retired to a small enclave in the Sierra foothills.
  • The building was the only one left standing in a small enclave of ruins.

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