enclave
noun/ˈɛnkleɪv/
Frequency rank: #10,714 most common English word
Meaning
A distinct territory or community enclosed within or surrounded by a larger one.
Example sentence
The old city contains enclave where a small community has preserved its traditional customs for centuries.
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