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exclave Definition

ex·clave (eks′klāv′)

noun

a territory (of a nearby specified country) surrounded by foreign territory East Prussia was an exclave of Germany

Etymology: ex- + (en)clave

exclave Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

  • territorial: We explore territorial exclaves and enclaves throughout Europe those little islands of land which are part of one country but surrounded by another.