How to Pronounce "periphery"
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Definition
The outer edge, border, or area around something. It can refer to the physical edge of a place or, more figuratively, a group not in the center of activity.
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The town is located on the periphery of the city.
A fence runs along the periphery of the property.
Lights were placed around the periphery of the field.
Many artists feel they work at the periphery of the mainstream art world.