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Segment of enclave neglected around lake in Switzerland (6)

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I believe the answer is:

geneva

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'in switzerland' is the definition.
('Geneva' is part of 'switzerland')

'segment of enclave neglected around' is the wordplay.
'segment of' says the answer is hidden in the clue (I've seen this in other clues).
'around' says the letters should be written in reverse.
'aveneg' is hidden within 'enclave neglected'.
'aveneg' written backwards gives 'GENEVA'.

'lake' is the link.
This may not be correct. It may belong to another bit of the clue.

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(Other definitions for geneva that I've seen before include "Juniper flavoured spirit - Red Cross HQ" , "Swiss city, lake" , "Swiss city/lake" , "European city" , "International agreement on the treatment of civilians and captured or wounded military personnel in wartime" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.
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