PERIPHERY


Meaning of PERIPHERY in English

[ pə'rɪf(ə)ri ]

■ noun ( plural peripheries )

1》 the outer limits or edge of an area or object.

2》 a marginal or secondary position, part, or aspect.

Origin

C16: via late L. from Gk periphereia 'circumference'.

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