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Definition of Enclave
1. Noun. An enclosed territory that is culturally distinct from the foreign territory that surrounds it.
Definition of Enclave
1. n. A tract of land or a territory inclosed within another territory of which it is independent. See Exclave.
2. v. t. To inclose within an alien territory.
Definition of Enclave
1. to enclose within a foreign territory [v -CLAVED, -CLAVING, -CLAVES]
Medical Definition of Enclave
1. 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. Origin: Fr. Fr. L. Clavis, key (05 Mar 2000)