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exclave

Syllabification: (ex·clave)
Pronunciation: /ˈekˌsklāv/
Definition of exclave

noun

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

Origin:

late 19th century: from ex-1 'out' + a shortened form of enclave

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