Definition of Enclave

a faction of individuals who differ from the people who live in neighboring areas

Examples of Enclave in a sentence

The residents of the wealthy enclave don’t want the public bus system in their neighborhood.  🔊

As the teen explored the immigrant enclave, he felt as though he was in another nation.  🔊

The African enclave houses a community of refugees on the outskirts of the city.  🔊

Because the adjacent enclave is crime-ridden, the people in the surrounding community want more police patrols in their area.  🔊

The enclave of conservative Jewish families rarely interacts with its neighbors.  🔊

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