exclave

noun

Definition of exclavenext
as in territory

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Recent Examples of exclave Azerbaijan said one of the drones struck the terminal building of the airport while the other fell near a school in a nearby village in the Nakhchivan exclave, which borders Turkey, Armenia and Iran. — Jasmine Green, NBC news, 5 Mar. 2026 It is expected to connect Azerbaijan and its autonomous Nakhchivan exclave, which are separated by a 20-mile-wide patch of Armenian territory. — Michelle L. Price, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026 Its Kaliningrad exclave is home to the Kremlin’s Baltic fleet and a wealth of other military assets. — MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Nov. 2025 The pact on a corridor connecting Azerbaijan and its exclave of Nakhichevan is also vulnerable. — Thomas De Waal, Foreign Affairs, 22 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for exclave
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exclave
  1. territory
  2. outpost
  3. camp
  4. diaspora
  5. colony
  6. post
  7. plantation
Noun
  • Their ability to control possession and territory, while not always entertaining, is impressive.
    — The Athletic Soccer Experts, New York Times, 14 July 2026
  • The fans did get a rise when Kansas City's Jac Caglianone smoked one into Ryan Howard territory in the third deck in right field.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 14 July 2026
Definition of territory
Noun
  • And this is not an end in itself; NASA believes the knowledge gained from establishing such an outpost will help humanity make the next giant leap — to Mars.
    — Mike Wall, Space.com, 4 July 2026
  • Once a rough-and-tumble steel town, Pittsburgh’s in the midst of a massive makeover—and the Hotel Monaco Pittsburgh, a funky, super-stylish Kimpton outpost is helping to lead the charge.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 July 2026
Definition of outpost
Noun
  • The defending champions made Kansas City their base camp for the tournament as the team began its quest to become back to back champions for the first time since Brazil in 1958 and 1962.
    — PJ Green July 13, Kansas City Star, 14 July 2026
  • All of the indications are that this has been an unusually happy England camp so far.
    — Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 14 July 2026
Definition of camp
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  • This systematic approach, including proactive diaspora talent identification and a uniform coaching philosophy across all age groups, has yielded consistent results, including a U20 World Cup win.
    — Chris Evans, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026
  • Many in the Palestinian diaspora live across the border in Egypt, which was a key mediator of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire.
    — Wafaa Shurafa, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
Definition of diaspora
Noun
  • The right to have guns for self-defense arose in England and came to the American colonies.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2026
  • Nearby is the oceanside town of Cambria, also home to a colony of giant elephant seals.
    — Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
Definition of colony
Noun
  • Manager Tony Vitello addressed the posts on KNBR Thursday morning and again while meeting with the media before Thursday’s game.
    — Christian Babcock, Mercury News, 10 July 2026
  • An officer saw the vehicle pull into a garage at a residence in the 100 block of Southwest 10th Street, the post said.
    — Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2026
Definition of post
Noun
  • In the Black Jacobins, CLR James describes the slaves of a plantation sewing mutiny through poison.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 July 2026
  • Her family is separated when her dad and brother are sold to another plantation.
    — Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 3 July 2026
Definition of plantation

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