Enclave

noun

/ˈɒ̃kleɪv/

Word Frequency: 1.0

Definitions

1.nounA political, cultural or social entity or part thereof that is completely surrounded by another.

"The republic of San Marino is an enclave of Italy."

2.nounA group that is set off from a larger population by its characteristic or behavior.

"...it tends to make marriage itself a lifestyle enclave."

3.nounAn isolated portion of an application's address space, such that data in an enclave can only be accessed by code in the same enclave.

4.verbTo enclose within a foreign territory.

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