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enclave

[ˈɛnkleɪv]
nounmasculinepl: enclaves
enclave
1. A portion of territory within or surrounded by a larger territory whose inhabitants are culturally or ethnically distinct
The ethnic enclave in the city preserved its traditional customs.
O enclave étnico na cidade preservava seus costumes tradicionais.
2. A group of people who are culturally or ethnically distinct, living within a larger community
The French enclave in London maintained its Parisian lifestyle.
O enclave francês em Londres mantinha seu estilo de vida parisiense.
3. A distinct territorial or cultural unit enclosed within a larger unit
The gated community became an enclave of wealth and privilege.
A comunidade fechada tornou-se um enclave de riqueza e privilégio.
NYC Slang
bubble (informal term for insulated communities)
Synonyms
enclosurepocketisolated communityghetto

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
enclave
Commonly used in Portuguese without modification; also used in academic and journalistic contexts
Portugal
enclave
Standard usage; sometimes 'território encravado' for territorial enclaves

Related Idioms & Phrases

cultural enclave
ethnic enclave
economic enclave
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