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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

enclaves

/ɛnˈkleɪvz/ noun · British & US
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What does enclaves mean?

noun

A small area of one country or region surrounded by another country or region, or a group of people who share a common interest or activity and are separate from the rest of society.

Example

"The city of Gibraltar is an enclave of the United Kingdom in the Iberian Peninsula."

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