1. present participle of enclave; the act of forming or creating an enclave, or treating a region as an enclave
Usage: often used in political, geographical, or social contexts; can refer to the process of isolating or separating a group or territory

Examples

• The policy of enclaving minority communities has drawn criticism from civil rights advocates.
• Geographers study the process of enclaving as cities expand and neighborhoods become more distinct.
• The government's approach to enclaving certain regions raised concerns about social division.
• Urban planners warned against enclaving wealthy neighborhoods from the rest of the city.
• Historical enclaving of immigrant populations created distinct cultural districts.