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
First in 1975, as a shocking murder inside a wealthy enclave.
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Kate Casey, Vanity Fair, 2 June 2026
For one thing, there are dinosaurs in this seemingly normal suburban enclave, which appears to have suddenly been displaced into a different time and place.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 1 June 2026
Both reflect desires to leave century-old stadiums and home cities for vast sites that allow for planned enclaves of surrounding restaurants, hotels, offices, stores and homes.
—Chicago Tribune, 1 June 2026
Despite the name, not all Chinatowns are limited to Chinese shops and restaurants; ethnic enclaves consisting of any range of Asian businesses could fall under the umbrella.
—Candy Hom - For The Ajc, AJC.com, 31 May 2026
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Kate Casey, Vanity Fair, 2 June 2026
For one thing, there are dinosaurs in this seemingly normal suburban enclave, which appears to have suddenly been displaced into a different time and place.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 1 June 2026
Both reflect desires to leave century-old stadiums and home cities for vast sites that allow for planned enclaves of surrounding restaurants, hotels, offices, stores and homes.
—Chicago Tribune, 1 June 2026
Despite the name, not all Chinatowns are limited to Chinese shops and restaurants; ethnic enclaves consisting of any range of Asian businesses could fall under the umbrella.
—Candy Hom - For The Ajc, AJC.com, 31 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enclave
Noun
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The new map moved predominantly Black neighbors into white majority districts and split Wasserman Schultz’s former district five ways, leading her to launch a campaign for the 20th District.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2026
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But now that the bill is due, some policymakers are having to raise taxes, and in the worst cases, cut district budgets and lay off educators.—
Editorial Board,
Washington Post,
3 June 2026
Noun
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Everyone here is a hip Montréal local, ready to advise about restaurants to try or the best neighborhood spot for a glass of natural wine.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Fredericks is on the city’s June 16 primary ballot, running unopposed to become chair of the local Republican Party in Ward 2, an area encompassing deep-blue neighborhoods like Georgetown, Dupont Circle and Logan Circle.—
Paul Schwartzman,
Washington Post,
28 May 2026
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“Enclave.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enclave. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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