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enclavea portion of territory surrounded by a larger territory whose inhabitants are culturally or ethnically distinct

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: a portion of territory surrounded by a larger territory whose inhabitants are culturally or ethnically distinct

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈenkleɪv/

Korean meaning: 다른 영토에 둘러싸인 특별한 지역, 월경지

Korean pronunciation: **엔**클레이브

Example Sentences

  • Chinatown serves as a cultural enclave where immigrants can feel at home.
  • The millionaire's mansion became an enclave of luxury surrounded by modest neighborhoods.
  • San Marino is a tiny enclave completely surrounded by Italy.

enclave

NOUN

//ˈenkleɪv//

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

enclave concept
💡 Concept

Little Italy is a vibrant enclave tucked inside the big American city.

enclave rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

The brave enclave fights to save their heritage!

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈenkleɪv/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈenkleɪv/

🌳Etymology

Prefixen--
Rootclave

Origin

프랑스어 'enclaver'에서 유래되었으며, '자물쇠로 잠그다'라는 의미의 라틴어 'clavis'(열쇠)에서 파생되었습니다. 마치 다른 영토에 둘러싸여 '잠긴' 지역이라는 의미입니다.

🎵Rhyme

bravecavewavesave
brave
cave
wave
save

🔗Collocations

ethnic enclave
cultural enclave
create an enclave
enclave territory
isolated enclave

📝Examples

Chinatown serves as a cultural enclave where immigrants can feel at home.

😄 Fun example

The millionaire's mansion became an enclave of luxury surrounded by modest neighborhoods.

San Marino is a tiny enclave completely surrounded by Italy.

The coffee shop became an enclave for students during exam season.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

territorydistrictzonearearegion

Antonyms

mainlandcontinent

Related

exclaveterritorybordersovereigntyjurisdiction

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