Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
exclave
Noun
ˈɛkskleɪv
Definition
A part of a country or territory that is separated from the main part and surrounded by foreign territory.
Examples
- Kaliningrad is an exclave of Russia located between Poland and Lithuania.
- Cabinda is an exclave of Angola, separated from the rest of the country by the Democratic Republic of Congo.
- Alaska can be considered an exclave of the United States due to its separation from the contiguous states.
Meaning
An exclave is a portion of land that belongs to a particular state but is geographically separated from it, often entirely surrounded by the territory of other states.
Synonyms
- disconnected territory
- enclave (when referring to a territory that is completely surrounded by another)
- detached region
