enclave
noun
en·clave
| \ ˈen-ˌklāv
, ˈän-ˌklāv
\
, ˈän-ˌklāv
\
Definition of enclave
: a distinct territorial, cultural, or social unit enclosed within or as if within foreign territory
ethnic enclaves
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Examples of enclave in a Sentence
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The Fairglen Additions District, located on Fairwood Avenue near Booksin and Curtner avenues, is home to San Jose’s largest Eichler enclave, built between 1959 and 1961. — Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, "Willow Glen Eichler owners celebrate their place in national history," 11 Aug. 2019 Its locations are in strongly liberal enclaves, such as New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Austin, Boston and Chicago among other cities. — Chris Isidore, CNN, "Who is the billionaire Equinox owner taking heat for backing Trump?," 8 Aug. 2019 The comments seem to indicate Beijing will adopt an even harder line against the protest movement that has rocked the semiautonomous Chinese enclave for nine weeks, posing an enormous challenge to the central government. — Time, "'Any Attempt to Play With Fire Will Only Backfire.' Beijing Issues Stern Warning to Hong Kong Protesters," 6 Aug. 2019 Trump has long denigrated diverse, liberal enclaves - including cities in states that did not vote for him in 2016 - and many in the president's orbit saw political advantage to pushing at least a portion of his latest attack. — Author: Ashley Parker, Josh Dawsey, Robert Costa, Anchorage Daily News, "How Trump seized on a Fox News broadcast to go after Cummings," 30 July 2019 In the country’s richest enclaves, where students already have greater access to private tutors and admissions coaches, the share of high school students with the designation is double the national average. — New York Times, "Need Extra Time on Tests? It Helps to Have Cash," 30 July 2019 These second-tier cities, once known primarily as the core of the nation’s agricultural engine, are drawing new businesses and young people away from cosmopolitan enclaves, where the high cost of living has priced them out. — Scott Wilson, Washington Post, "Bakersfield, once the butt of jokes, is booming. So are many other inland California cities.," 19 July 2019 Holsinger describes the town of Crystal, Colorado, as a liberal enclave, idyllic and insufferable. — Paul Gleason, latimes.com, "These insufferable parents will do anything to get their kids into 'The Gifted School'," 3 July 2019 Our Four Bedroom Beach Residence boasts over 5,000 square feet across four exquisite bedrooms nestled in a private beach enclave, offering guests sunrise and sunset views. — Lindsay Silberman, Town & Country, "The Best Room At...Joali Maldives," 12 May 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'enclave.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for enclave
enclave
noun
English Language Learners Definition of enclave
: an area with people who are different in some way from the people in the areas around it
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enclave
noun
en·clave
| \ ˈen-ˌklāv; ˈän-ˌklāv
, ˈäŋ-
, -ˌkläv\
, ˈäŋ-
, -ˌkläv\
Medical Definition of enclave
: something enclosed in an organ or tissue but not a continuous part of it
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