enclave
Translation
enclave, isolated area, pocket
Examples
West Berlin was an enclave within East Germany.
West Berlin was an enclave within East Germany.
The neighbourhood is a wealthy enclave.
The neighborhood is a wealthy enclave.
Grammar Patterns
((of sth.)) a portion of territory or a group that is distinct from the larger surrounding area The neighborhood is a wealthy enclave.
Similar Words
Synonyms: territory, pocket, area
Etymology
From French 'enclaver' (to enclose), from Latin 'in-' (in) + 'clavis' (key). The original sense is 'locked in'.
Memory Tips
Think of an 'enclave' as a place 'locked in' as if with a key ('clavis').