CEFR B2

periphery

noun

Meaning

The outer limits or edge of an area, object, or group; the region lying beyond the main part.

Examples

They lived on the periphery of the city, far from the bustling downtown.
The discussion remained on the periphery of the main topic.

Synonyms: edge, border, outskirts, margin, circumference

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periphery (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /pəˈrɪfəri/

Definition

The outer limits or edge of an area, object, or group; the region lying beyond the main part.

Examples

They lived on the periphery of the city, far from the bustling downtown.
The discussion remained on the periphery of the main topic.
He felt like an outsider, always on the periphery of social events.

How to Use periphery

on the periphery (prepositional phrase): Located at the outer edge or boundary. — "The village is situated on the periphery of the national park."
periphery of (prepositional phrase): The outer boundary or region of something. — "The conversation drifted to the periphery of the main issue."

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