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enclave

noun

/ˈɛn.kleɪv/

Meaning

a distinct area or group enclosed within a larger one

The city has a small Italian enclave where traditions are preserved.

territory, district, colony, domain, zone

exclave, outside, exterior

ethnic enclave, cultural enclave, minority enclave, foreign enclave

A period of time equal to 60 minutes.

the embodiment of a deity, spirit, or quality in a physical form

a serious condition caused by overheating from prolonged exposure to high temperatures

A picture or pattern produced by arranging together small pieces of stone, tile, or glass.

The state of being able to see or be seen; exposure or prominence.

a large reptile similar to a crocodile but with a shorter, wider head