Meaning of the word confines in English

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confines

US /ˈkɑːn.faɪnz/
UK /ˈkɑːn.faɪnz/

Noun

1.

the outer limits of something:

Example:
the narrow confines of a religious life

Plural Noun

1.

the limits or borders of something:

Example:
He feels safe within the confines of his home.
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