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
Hamas fighters have also been seen redeploying in parts of the enclave, raising doubts about whether the ceasefire can hold.
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Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
Nearly half a century ago, King and his fellow survivors saw their idyllic enclave of Leonia, New Jersey, turn into a hostile place.
—Brenna Ehrlich, Rolling Stone, 14 Oct. 2025
The United Nations now says the reconstruction of the enclave could cost upwards of $70 billion.
—Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News, 14 Oct. 2025
Israel's two-year assault has left much of the enclave in ruins.
—Maayan Lubell, USA Today, 14 Oct. 2025
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Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
Nearly half a century ago, King and his fellow survivors saw their idyllic enclave of Leonia, New Jersey, turn into a hostile place.
—Brenna Ehrlich, Rolling Stone, 14 Oct. 2025
The United Nations now says the reconstruction of the enclave could cost upwards of $70 billion.
—Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News, 14 Oct. 2025
Israel's two-year assault has left much of the enclave in ruins.
—Maayan Lubell, USA Today, 14 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enclave
Noun
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The contract will also include a waiver outlining the district’s liability for what goes on in the lot.—
Grace Tucker,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
21 Oct. 2025
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His new documentary, follows a public school district in Virginia that requires every student to participate in vocational training, such as welding or carpentry.—
Khaleda Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The neighborhood of Santa Catalina, a short walk from the old town of Palma, hosts many of the city’s most interesting tapas bars (many recommend reserving ahead).—
Emilio Parra Doiztua,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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The site sits just north of a Salvation Army addiction treatment center and west of neighborhoods near the intersection of Tibbs Avenue and Lafayette Road.—
Jordan Smith,
IndyStar,
15 Oct. 2025
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“Enclave.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enclave. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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