Meaning
A political, cultural or social entity or part thereof that is completely surrounded by another.
Etymology
Origin: Latin
Borrowed from French enclave, from Middle French enclave (“enclave”), deverbal of enclaver (“to inclose”), from Old French enclaver (“to inclose, lock in”), from Vulgar Latin *inclāvāre (“to lock in”), from in + Latin clavis (“key”) or clavus (“nail, bolt”). Compare inlock.
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles: