Purlieu: meaning, definitions and examples
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purlieu
[ ˈpərlˌyo͞o ]
geographical area
A purlieu is an area adjacent to or near a particular place, particularly one that creates a sense of space or a buffer zone. It often refers to a forest or rural area that serves as a location for various activities, such as hunting or gathering.
Synonyms
environs, neighborhood, surroundings, vicinity
Examples of usage
- The purlieu of the ancient forest was known for its abundant wildlife.
- They enjoyed long walks in the purlieu surrounding the village.
- The purlieu of the castle offered splendid views of the countryside.
Translations
Translations of the word "purlieu" in other languages:
🇵🇹 purlieu
- área adjacente
- zona de influência
🇮🇳 पुर्ल्यू
- आसपास का क्षेत्र
- प्रभाव क्षेत्र
🇩🇪 Purlieu
- angrenzendes Gebiet
- Einflussbereich
🇮🇩 purlieu
- area sekitar
- wilayah pengaruh
🇺🇦 пурлію
- прилегла територія
- зона впливу
🇵🇱 purlieu
- sąsiedni obszar
- strefa wpływów
🇯🇵 パーリュー
- 隣接地域
- 影響範囲
🇫🇷 purlieu
- zone adjacente
- zone d'influence
🇪🇸 purlieu
- área adyacente
- zona de influencia
🇹🇷 purlieu
- komşu alan
- etki alanı
🇰🇷 퍼리유
- 인접 지역
- 영향 지역
🇸🇦 بريل
- منطقة مجاورة
- منطقة تأثير
🇨🇿 purlieu
- sousední oblast
- oblast vlivu
🇸🇰 purlieu
- susedná oblasť
- oblasť vplyvu
🇨🇳 邻域
- 邻近区域
- 影响区域
🇸🇮 purlieu
- sosednje območje
- območje vpliva
🇮🇸 purlieu
- nálægð svæði
- áhrifasvæði
🇰🇿 пурлію
- көрші аймақ
- ықпал аймағы
🇬🇪 პურლიუ
- მიმდებარე ტერიტორია
- გავლენის არეალი
🇦🇿 purlieu
- qonşu ərazi
- təsir sahəsi
🇲🇽 purlieu
- área adyacente
- zona de influencia
Etymology
The term 'purlieu' originates from Middle English, derived from the Old French 'parloi' meaning 'place where one can speak' and influenced by the Latin 'pambulius', indicating a boundary. The word initially referred to a place at the edges of a forest where people were allowed to gather firewood or hunt. Over time, its meaning expanded to encompass not only the proximity to forests but also to any surrounding area or neighborhood. By the 19th century, 'purlieu' had come to denote any adjoining area, particularly in a geographical context. Its usage has faded somewhat, but it remains in literature and formal contexts to describe adjacent lands or spaces.
Word Frequency Rank
At position #41,479, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.
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