enclave
Translation
enclave
Examples
The city is a cultural enclave within the country.
The city is a cultural enclave within the country.
West Berlin was an enclave in East Germany.
West Berlin was an enclave in East Germany.
Grammar Patterns
((in/within sth.)) a distinct territory or group enclosed within a larger one West Berlin was an enclave in East Germany.
Similar Words
Synonyms: territory, pocket, island
Etymology
From French 'enclaver' (to enclose), from Latin 'in-' (in) + 'clavis' (key). The idea is of being 'locked in'.
Memory Tips
Think of a place that is 'locked in' or enclosed by a different territory, like something 'in a cave'.