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peripheral regions

[pəˈrɪfərəl ˈriːdʒənz]
nounpl: peripheral regions
regiões periféricas
1. Areas located on the outer edges or boundaries of a city, country, or geographic zone; areas away from the center or core
The peripheral regions of the city lack adequate public transportation infrastructure.
As regiões periféricas da cidade carecem de infraestrutura adequada de transporte público.
2. In economic or political context, less developed or marginalized areas relative to a central, more developed core
Investment in peripheral regions is crucial for balanced economic development.
O investimento em regiões periféricas é crucial para o desenvolvimento econômico equilibrado.
3. Areas of lower population density or economic importance compared to major urban centers
Telecommunications expansion has improved connectivity in peripheral regions.
A expansão de telecomunicações melhorou a conectividade nas regiões periféricas.
NYC Slang
the outer boroughs, the sticks
Synonyms
outlying areasouter regionsmarginal areasremote areasfringe areas
Antonyms
central regionscore areasmetropolitan centersurban centers

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
regiões periféricas
Most common term; widely used in economic and social contexts
São Paulo
periferia
Often shortened to 'periferia' when referring to suburban poor neighborhoods
Rio de Janeiro
regiões periféricas
Standard usage; also used synonymously with 'favelas' in some contexts
Portugal
regiões periféricas
Standard Portuguese term; used in regional development planning

Related Idioms & Phrases

from the periphery to the center
peripheral development
bridging the core-periphery gap
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