Enclaving

/ˈɛnkleɪvɪŋ/ verb

Definition

The present participle of enclave when used as a verb; forming or creating an enclave.

Etymology

Enclave as a verb (becoming more common in academic usage) + -ing gerund suffix.

Kelly Says

Linguists and sociologists use 'enclaving' as a verb to describe the dynamic process of communities clustering together—it's active, not passive, showing how people create these spaces intentionally.

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