enclosure
English
/ɛnˈkloʊʒəɹ/, /ɪnˈkləʊʒə/, /ɘnˈklɐʉʒɘ/
noun
Definitions
- (countable) Something enclosed, i.e. inserted into a letter or similar package.
- (uncountable) The act of enclosing, i.e. the insertion or inclusion of an item in a letter or package.
- (countable) An area, domain, or amount of something partially or entirely enclosed by barriers.
- (uncountable) The act of separating and surrounding an area, domain, or amount of something with a barrier.
- (uncountable) The post-feudal process of subdivision of common lands for individual ownership.
- (religion) The area of a convent, monastery, etc where access is restricted to community members.
Etymology
Borrowed from Old French enclosure.
Origin
Old French
enclosure
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Cognates and derived terms
- antienclosure English
- enclore Old French
- enclosure Old French