Definitions for: Enclave

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

Webster (1913) Definition: En*clave", n. [F., fr. L. in + clavus a nail.]
A tract of land or a territory inclosed within another
territory of which it is independent. See Exclave. [Recent]

En*clave", v. t. [Cf. F. enclaver.]
To inclose within an alien territory. [Recent]

See Also: district, territory