as in district
an area with people who are different in some way from the people in the areas around it
The city has a large Chinese enclave. one of the city's wealthy enclaves
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Recent Examples of enclave
The result is a polished retreat of about 2,100 square feet, a stylish balance of classic midcentury elements with a relaxed coastal aesthetic in one of Southern California‘s most exclusive seaside enclaves, where celebs like Kevin Costner, Oprah Winfrey, and Kendall Jenner own homes.
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Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 11 May 2026
After his shooting, residents of his block in the Far Northwest Side’s Edison Park neighborhood, an enclave that houses many police officers and city workers, tied blue ribbons to trees.
—Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
When Pope Francis used to call the parish priest in Gaza, as he was known to do every evening during Israel’s attacks on the Palestinian enclave, the Vatican always declined to provide details, describing the initiative as a personal pastoral act by the pope.
—ABC News, 6 May 2026
The neighborhood/area Zadún sits in Puerto Los Cabos, a quiet enclave just minutes from the artistic community of San José del Cabo and far from Cabo San Lucas’ more party-centric scene.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026
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Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 11 May 2026
After his shooting, residents of his block in the Far Northwest Side’s Edison Park neighborhood, an enclave that houses many police officers and city workers, tied blue ribbons to trees.
—Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
When Pope Francis used to call the parish priest in Gaza, as he was known to do every evening during Israel’s attacks on the Palestinian enclave, the Vatican always declined to provide details, describing the initiative as a personal pastoral act by the pope.
—ABC News, 6 May 2026
The neighborhood/area Zadún sits in Puerto Los Cabos, a quiet enclave just minutes from the artistic community of San José del Cabo and far from Cabo San Lucas’ more party-centric scene.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026
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After all, plenty of the lawmakers who voted for the bill got into office winning votes from a majority of those who cast ballots on election day, not a majority of all voters in their districts.—
Steven Walker,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 May 2026
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The annual cost of using i-Ready in the district amounts to less than $10 per student, the spokesperson added.—
Tyler Kingkade,
NBC news,
12 May 2026
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Likewise, in building communities, there must be a priority on preserving green spaces, creating walkable neighborhoods to reduce traffic and car emissions, intentionally designating areas for wildlife habitats, and prioritizing quality of life through parks, trails, and conservation areas.—
Sammy Duda,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 May 2026
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The neighborhood/area The hotel sits in Giza along the western bank of the Nile.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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“Enclave.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enclave. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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