1. A community located on the outskirts or margins of a city or urban center, often characterized by lower socioeconomic status and limited access to services
The government launched a development program to improve infrastructure in peripheral communities.
O governo lançou um programa de desenvolvimento para melhorar a infraestrutura nas comunidades periféricas.
2. A social or cultural group positioned at the margins of mainstream society
Peripheral communities often face systemic barriers to education and employment.
As comunidades periféricas frequentemente enfrentam barreiras sistêmicas à educação e emprego.