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Meaning of the word outskirts in English

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outskirts

US /ˈaʊt.skɝːts/

UK /ˈaʊt.skɜːts/

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Plural Noun

the outer parts of a town or city

Example:

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They live on the outskirts of London.

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The factory is located on the outskirts of the industrial park.

Synonym:

suburbs periphery fringe border edge

Antonym:

center downtown heart

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