Enclave vs. Exclave

Enclavenoun

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

Enclavenoun

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

Enclaveverb

(transitive) To enclose within a foreign territory.

Enclavenoun

A tract of land or a territory inclosed within another territory of which it is independent. See Exclave.

Enclaveverb

To inclose within an alien territory.

Enclavenoun

an enclosed territory that is culturally distinct from the foreign territory that surrounds it

Enclavenoun

a portion of territory surrounded by a larger territory whose inhabitants are culturally or ethnically distinct

Enclavenoun

a place or group that is different in character from those surrounding it

Exclavenoun

A portion of a country's territory not connected to the main part

Exclavenoun

A detached part of an organ, as of the pancreas, thyroid, or other gland.

Exclavenoun

A portion of a country which is separated from the main part and surrounded by politically alien territory.

Exclavenoun

a portion of territory of one state completely surrounded by territory of another or others, as viewed by the home territory.