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outskirts

NOUN
edge of a geographic area
Synonyms
STRONGEST
periphery
STRONG
border boundary edge environs limit outpost purlieu purlieus sticks suburb suburbia vicinity
WEAK
bedroom community
Antonyms
STRONG
center inside interior middle
WEAK
downtown

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