English word exclave comes from English ex-, English enclave
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| ex- | English (eng) | (biology) Lacking.. Former, but still living (almost always used with a hyphen). Out of. Outside. |
| enclave | English (eng) | (transitive) To enclose within a foreign territory. A group that is set off from a larger population by its characteristic or behavior.. A political, cultural or social entity or part thereof that is completely surrounded by another. |
| exclave | English (eng) | (medicine, rare) A detached part of an organ, as of the pancreas, thyroid, or other gland.. A portion of a country's territory not connected to the main part. |