enclosure
nounmasculine/ʁɨˈsĩtu/medium
re·cin·to
Definition
An area that is sealed off or bounded by a wall, fence, or other barrier.
The concert took place in the fairground enclosure.
Access to the school enclosure is forbidden to outsiders.
Common collocations
enclosed areafair enclosurewithin the enclosure
Etymology
Do latim 'recinctus' (cercado), particípio passado de 'recingere' (cingir).