1. A residential area on the outer edges of a city or urban center, typically farther from the downtown core and characterized by lower population density
The outlying districts of the city have seen rapid development in recent years.
Os bairros periféricos da cidade tiveram desenvolvimento rápido nos últimos anos.
2. An administrative subdivision located away from the central area of a municipality or region
The government invested in infrastructure for the outlying districts.
O governo investiu em infraestrutura para os bairros periféricos.