Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
peripheries
Noun
/pəˈrɪf.ər.iz/
Definition
The outer limits or edge of an area or object.
Examples
- The peripheries of the city are often less developed.
- In the peripheries of society, many voices go unheard.
Meaning
Peripheries refer to the boundaries or outer regions of something, often used to describe both physical spaces and metaphorical concepts like social or political edges.
Synonyms
- Outskirts
- Margins
- Boundary
