exclave
|ex/clave|
C1
/ˈɛkskleɪv/
separated territory
Etymology
Etymology Information
'exclave' originates from the French word 'exclave', which is derived from the Latin prefix 'ex-' meaning 'out of' and 'clavis' meaning 'key'.
Historical Evolution
'exclave' was borrowed from the French language in the 19th century and has retained its meaning in modern English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a territory separated from the main part', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a portion of a country geographically separated from the main part by surrounding foreign territory.
Kaliningrad is a Russian exclave located between Poland and Lithuania.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/01/19 20:47