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periphery

Syllabification: (pe·riph·er·y)
Pronunciation: /pəˈrifərē/
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Definition of periphery

noun (plural peripheries)

  • the outer limits or edge of an area or object:new buildings on the periphery of the hospital site
  • a marginal or secondary position in, or part or aspect of, a group, subject, or sphere of activity:a shift in power from the center to the periphery

Origin:

late 16th century (denoting a line that forms the boundary of something): via late Latin from Greek periphereia 'circumference', from peripherēs 'revolving around', from peri- 'around' + pherein 'to bear'

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