Periphery: meaning, definitions and examples

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periphery

[ pəˈrɪf(ə)ri ]

^{Context #1}

on the edge of something

The outer limits or edge of an area or object; the boundary or outskirts.

Synonyms

boundary, edge, outskirts

Examples of usage

The house is located on the periphery of the city.
The periphery of the forest is home to many different species.

^{Context #2}

in relation to a central point

The outer parts or regions of a subject or sphere; not central or of primary importance.

Synonyms

fringe, margin, perimeter

Examples of usage

The periphery of the conversation touched on important issues.
He operates on the periphery of the art world.

Translations

Translations of the word "periphery" in other languages:

🇵🇹 periferia

🇮🇳 परिधि

🇩🇪 Peripherie

🇮🇩 pinggiran

🇺🇦 периферія

🇵🇱 peryferia

🇯🇵 周辺 (しゅうへん)

🇫🇷 périphérie

🇪🇸 periferia

🇹🇷 çevre

🇰🇷 주변 (주변부)

🇸🇦 محيط

🇨🇿 periferie

🇸🇰 periféria

🇨🇳 外围 (wàiwéi)

🇸🇮 periferija

🇮🇸 jaðar

🇰🇿 шет аймақ

🇬🇪 პერიფერია

🇦🇿 kənar

🇲🇽 periferia

Word origin

The word 'periphery' originated from the Greek word 'periphereia' meaning 'a circumference' or 'a perimeter'. It entered the English language in the late 16th century. Over time, 'periphery' has come to represent the outer edges or boundaries of a particular area or concept, often used to describe something on the outskirts or not central to the main focus.