enclave

Meanings

• noun

  A fortified area within a larger less-fortified area, often serving as a protective barrier or stronghold.

  - "The ancient city had several enclaves where the nobility lived."
  - "The embassy was located in a diplomatic enclave with special privileges."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈɒ̃kleɪv/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈɑnkleɪv/
   
   
   
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Variants

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enclave , enclaves

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Etymology

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From Old French 'enclave', from enclaver 'to fortify'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'enclave' is also used in computing to describe a software component that runs in a separate environment.

2. The smallest country in the world, Vatican City, is an enclave surrounded by Rome, Italy.

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Related Concepts

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1. ghetto: An enclave where a particular ethnic or religious group is confined or segregated.

2. citadel: A fortified town or palace, similar to an enclave in its defensive function.

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Culture

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In literature, enclaves often represent isolated communities or societies within a larger society. They can be used as metaphors for social, political, or cultural divisions.

How to Memorize "enclave"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a castle surrounded by a walled town, the castle being the enclave.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'enclave' with the idea of a fortified, protected area.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym ENCLAVE: 'E' for enclosed, 'N' for fortified, 'C' for protected, 'L' for living area, 'A' for autonomous, 'V' for vital, 'E' for essential.

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