Definitions

1. noun

A suffix used to form nouns indicating a place or region, especially one inhabited by a particular ethnic or linguistic group.

“The Ainu and the Ryukyuans are the only two ethnic groups that still speak their native languages in the Japanese ens.”

2. noun

A suffix used to form nouns indicating a place or territory, especially one used as a base or headquarters.

“The military ens is located in a remote area of the country.”