Enclave

Pronunciation: /ˈɑːnˌkleɪv/

Enclave (noun)

  1. a small area or group inside a larger one, different in some way.
  2. a group of people with a distinct culture or identity within a larger community.

Examples

  • The village is an enclave surrounded by mountains.
  • A park serves as an enclave within the bustling city.

Common collocations: isolated enclave, urban enclave, create an enclave, cultural enclave, social enclave

Synonyms of Enclave

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Enclave

  • A territory belonging to a state but separated from it.