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outskirts
[/ˈaʊtskɜːrts/]
noun
pl: N/A (typically used in plural form)
arredores
1.
The outer areas or edges of a city or town, typically less developed than the center
They bought a house on the outskirts of the city.
Eles compraram uma casa nos arredores da cidade.
2.
The border or periphery of any area or region
The village is located on the outskirts of the forest.
A aldeia fica nos arredores da floresta.
Synonyms
periphery
edges
suburbs
fringe
margins
Antonyms
center
downtown
core
heart
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
arredores
Most common usage throughout Brazil
General Brazilian
periferia
Often used to refer to outlying poorer areas
Portugal
arredores
Standard usage in Portugal
Portugal
imediações
More formal alternative
Related Idioms & Phrases
on the outskirts of civilization
on the outskirts of society
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