periphery

/pəˈrɪfəri/
noun
  1. The outer edge or boundary of an area or object.
    • He walked along the periphery of the field to avoid the muddy center.
    • The town is located on the periphery of the national park.
    • The company built a fence around the periphery of its property.
  2. A less important or less central part of something, such as a group, activity, or field of interest.
    • She remained on the periphery of the social group, never fully joining in.
    • The discussion stayed on the periphery of the real problem.
    • These minor issues are on the periphery of our main concerns.
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