surrounded

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For example, the Vatican is an enclave -- entirely surrounded by Italy -- but not an exclave, as it is itself contiguous.

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confined on all sides

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adjective

confined on all sides

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for surrounded.

adjective

confined on all sides

Example sentences

For example, the Vatican is an enclave -- entirely surrounded by Italy -- but not an exclave, as it is itself contiguous.

They started out with the apparatus surrounded with radiation alarms in case it generated dangerous amounts of neutrons.

While surrounded by neat tech, Zones are actually a bit of a pain and not all that portable between systems IME.

Naturally he was surrounded by leftist academics and apparently ‘encountered Fabian thinking’ in particular.

A connected state that is entirely surrounded by another state is a counter-example.

But they didn't modify a running vehicle at 70mph surrounded by unsuspecting motorists.

If you're looking for an opportunity to both grow and do meaningful work, surrounded and supported by like-minded professionals, this is THE place for you.

Appreciating the beautiful life I've cultivated for myself, surrounded by dynamic people all focusing on the same beautiful goal as myself.

This does not require absolute uninterrupted focus surrounded by silence.

Formal wedding in a foreign country surrounded by strangers?

When an adult or adolescent drowns, it looks exactly the same, they're much more dangerous to would-be helpers, and half the time they're drunk and surrounded by drunk people.

I visited my cousins in a little town in Germany recently that is surrounded by walking paths all through town and in the surrounding hills.