noun

enclave

Enclave (noun) means a political, cultural or social entity or part thereof that is completely surrounded by another.

noun

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

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

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

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Etymology

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.

Rhymes for enclave

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of enclave?

"enclave" (noun) means a political, cultural or social entity or part thereof that is completely surrounded by another.

What are the different meanings of enclave?

"enclave" has 3 main meanings: 1. A political, cultural or social entity or part thereof that is completely surrounded by another; 2. A group that is set off from a larger population by its characteristic or behavior; 3. An isolated portion of an application's address space, such that data in an enclave can only be accessed by code in the same enclave.