Word of the Day - Enclave

[debodun]

Enclave (noun) - a territory within or surrounded by a larger territory whose inhabitants are culturally or ethnically distinct. A place or group that is different in character from those surrounding it.

Vatican City is a well-known enclave of Rome.

 

[ohioboy]

The Wayne National Forest in southern Ohio is not a federal enclave.

 

[Kaila]

Our large cities had many enclaves, decades ago,
but perhaps those areas have become less distinct, in more current times.

 

[Ruthanne]

In the Cleveland area there is an enclave they call Slavic Village. It is distinct from other parts of the city with it's original inhabitants and cultural shops.

 

[Kaila]

Sometimes one can find interesting, authentic, and great foods, at a restaurant located within an enclave.

 

[Pepper]

West Berlin was an enclave of freedom in the midst of East Germany.

 

[RubyK]

My grandfather came to America when he was 21 and lived in a Slovak enclave in PA most of his life. He never learned to speak English and lived to be 72. He couldn't speak with his sons in law or grandchildren. His 5 daughters spoke Slovak to him.