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enclave

Verified French in English Places & travel
enclave
enclave

Definition

An area or group surrounded by a larger distinct one.

From French enclave.

Merriam-Webster records 1868 for this headword. The date refers to the dictionary’s recorded sense, which may differ from the meaning illustrated here. See the dictionary entry.

Example of use

The neighbourhood became an enclave for artists.

Historical attestation

https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/enclave

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