1. the area near or surrounding a place; outskirts or environs
Usage: often plural
2. a person’s usual haunts or sphere of activity
Usage: often plural

Examples

• The restaurant is located in the purlieus of the old town.
• She rarely ventured beyond the purlieus of her neighborhood.
• The artist was well known in the purlieus of the local gallery scene.
• They explored the purlieus of the ancient castle.
• The detective investigated the purlieus of the crime scene.
• He felt comfortable only in the familiar purlieus of his workplace.