periphery

//pəˈrɪf.ər.i//
C1Frequency Level 11Formal
Visual representation of periphery

Noun

peripherySingular
peripheriesPlural
1

The outer edge or boundary of an area or object.

The houses on the periphery of the city are surrounded by farmland.

2

The less important or marginal part of a group, activity, or subject.

He remained on the periphery of the political movement, never taking a central role.