Enclave (Noun)
Meaning
An enclosed territory that is culturally distinct from the foreign territory that surrounds it.
Classification
Nouns denoting spatial position.
Examples
- The Danish community in southern Sweden was an enclave that preserved its language and customs despite being surrounded by Swedish speakers.
- The small Buddhist monastery stood as an enclave of peace in the midst of the bustling city.
- The Chinatown district was an enclave of vibrant Chinese culture, filled with shops, restaurants, and temples.
- The Amish village was a rural enclave that isolated itself from the modern world and its conveniences.
- The tiny Greek Orthodox church was a small enclave of traditional worship in a largely Protestant neighborhood.