1. the outer edges or boundaries of an area or object
Usage: plural of periphery
2. areas that are less important or central to a main activity or concern
Usage: figurative use

Examples

• The city’s peripheries were less developed than the downtown area.
• Security cameras were installed around the peripheries of the building.
• The discussion touched on several topics at the peripheries of the main issue.
• Rural communities on the peripheries often lack access to high-speed internet.
• The artist focused on the peripheries of the canvas, leaving the center blank.
• Economic policies should address needs in both urban centers and rural peripheries.