SportsJuly 16, 2026

exclave

/ˈɛkskleɪv/

Definition

A portion of territory of one state that is completely surrounded by the territory of another or others.

Etymology

The word is a combination of the prefix 'ex-' (meaning 'out of') and 'clave' (from the Latin 'clavis', meaning 'key'). It suggests a piece of land that is 'locked out' from the main body of a country.

In the news

The article uses the term to describe Gibraltar, a British territory physically separated from the United Kingdom and surrounded by Spanish land. This highlights the unique geographical and political status of the region as border checks between it and Spain are removed.

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