How Do You Spell ENCLAVE?

Pronunciation: [ˈɛnkle͡ɪv] (IPA)

Enclave is a six-letter word that means a portion of territory surrounded by a larger territory, all of which is under a single authority. The word is pronounced as [ˈɛnkleɪv], where the first syllable "en" is pronounced as "en," and the second syllable "clave" is pronounced with a long "a" sound. The spelling of the word is derived from the French word "enclaver" which means "to enclose" and was first used in English in the early 15th century.

ENCLAVE Meaning and Definition

  1. Enclave is a noun that refers to a distinct territory, region, or community that is surrounded or enclosed within another territory. It typically possesses cultural, ethnic, or social identity that differentiates it from its surroundings. Enclaves can occur at various scales, from small neighborhoods within a city to entire regions within a country.

    In a geopolitical context, an enclave can be an area or a group of people that is surrounded by a larger political unit. This can occur due to historical, political, or geographical reasons. For instance, a country may establish an enclave in a foreign territory for military or economic purposes, such as a military base or an economic zone. In such cases, the enclave is subject to different laws or regulations compared to the larger surrounding area.

    Enclaves can also develop spontaneously over time, predominantly due to migration or migration patterns. Ethnic or cultural enclaves often emerge when immigrant communities settle in a specific area and establish their distinct cultural practices, institutions, and businesses. Chinatowns and Little Italys in various cities around the world are examples of such enclaves. These communities may maintain their own traditions, language, and religious practices, creating a sense of identity and cohesion within the enclave.

    Overall, an enclave is a bounded area or community within a larger territorial unit that displays distinct characteristics, whether cultural, ethnic, or political. It embodies a unique identity that sets it apart from its surroundings and often fosters a strong sense of belonging among its inhabitants.

  2. An enclosure, a detached mass of tissue enclosed in tissue of another kind; seen especially in the case of isolated masses of gland tissue detached from the main gland.

    A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

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Etymology of ENCLAVE

The word "enclave" comes from the French word "enclaver", meaning "to enclose" or "to lock in". The term is derived from the Old French word "claver", which means "to close". It entered the English language in the mid-19th century, primarily used to describe a territory or community enclosed within another territory.

Similar spelling words for ENCLAVE

Plural form of ENCLAVE is ENCLAVES

Conjugate verb Enclave

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have enclaved
you would have enclaved
he/she/it would have enclaved
we would have enclaved
they would have enclaved

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been enclaving
you would have been enclaving
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they would have been enclaving

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would enclave
you would enclave
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we would enclave
they would enclave

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be enclaving
you would be enclaving
he/she/it would be enclaving
we would be enclaving
they would be enclaving

FUTURE

I will enclave
you will enclave
he/she/it will enclave
we will enclave
they will enclave

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be enclaving
you will be enclaving
he/she/it will be enclaving
we will be enclaving
they will be enclaving

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have enclaved
you will have enclaved
he/she/it will have enclaved
we will have enclaved
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FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been enclaving
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IMPERATIVE

we Let´s enclave

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was enclaving
you were enclaving
he/she/it was enclaving
we were enclaving
they were enclaving

PAST PARTICIPLE

enclaved

PAST PERFECT

I had enclaved
you had enclaved
he/she/it had enclaved
we had enclaved
they had enclaved

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been enclaving
you had been enclaving
he/she/it had been enclaving
we had been enclaving
they had been enclaving

PRESENT

I enclave
you enclave
he/she/it enclaves
we enclave
they enclave

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am enclaving
you are enclaving
he/she/it is enclaving
we are enclaving
they are enclaving

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

enclaving

PRESENT PERFECT

I have enclaved
you have enclaved
he/she/it has enclaved
we have enclaved
they have enclaved

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been enclaving
you have been enclaving
he/she/it has been enclaving
we have been enclaving
they have been enclaving

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it enclave

SIMPLE PAST

I enclaved
you enclaved
he/she/it enclaved
we enclaved
they enclaved

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