Isolated groups (8)

I believe the answer is:

enclaves

(Other definitions for enclaves that I've seen before include "Valences made for enclosed territories" , "Elves can (anag.)" , "Enclosed and distinct territories" , "ghettos" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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