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.

Top Common Misspellings for ENCLAVE *

• eclave 100%

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Other Common Misspellings for ENCLAVE

• inslave
• enclode
• onclave
• unclare
• enclude
• encleve
• enclsoe
• envlve
• encalve
• enclaave
• unclave
• Enclyma
• enflae
• cenclav
• cencleve
• enclavely
• Englume
• Enclasee
• Enclaspe
• Enclyve
• Besclave
• Enclene
• Enclavied
• Inclaive
• encoate

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

• enslaved,
• Englehart,
• enclothe,
• Enslaving,
• Engle,
• engler,
• enclose,
• enclosed,
• enslave,
• ensilage,
• engleman,
• Engel,
• Engles,
• En Clair,
• englert,
• engrave,
• ensley.

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

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we would have been enclaving

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CONDITIONAL PRESENT

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CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

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they would be enclaving

FUTURE

I will enclave

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FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be enclaving

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he/she/it will be enclaving

we will be enclaving

they will be enclaving

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have enclaved

you will have enclaved

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we will have enclaved

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FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been enclaving

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we will have been enclaving

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IMPERATIVE

we Let´s enclave

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was enclaving

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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

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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

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PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it enclave

SIMPLE PAST

I enclaved

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we enclaved

they enclaved