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periphery

The correct spelling is periphery.

How to pronounce periphery

/pəˈɹɪfəɹi/
noun

IPA: /pəˈɹɪfəɹi/

Say it like: Per-ife-ree

The correct spelling is periphery. The outside boundary, parts or surface of something. For example: "The suburbs are a city's periphery."

Usage Examples

The suburbs are a city's periphery.

Definition

noun

  1. 1.The outside boundary, parts or surface of something.
  2. 2.A first-rank administrative division of Greece, subdivided in provinces.

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