periphery
UK: pəˈrɪfəri | US: pəˈrɪfəri
n. the outer limits or edge of an area or object
n. a secondary or less central part of something
The word "periphery" originates from Greek "periphereia," combining "peri-" (around) and "pherein" (to carry or bear). The literal sense was "a line encircling a circular body," later evolving to mean the outer boundary or marginal area of something. The morpheme "peri-" is common in English (e.g., "perimeter," "periscope"), while "pher" (from Greek "pherein") appears in words like "metaphor" (to carry across). The suffix "-y" nominalizes the concept, forming a term for the outer edge or less central region.
The factory was built on the periphery of the city.
These issues lie on the periphery of mainstream political debate.
The periphery of the circle was marked with a dotted line.
He felt like he was on the periphery of the social group.
The artist focused on details at the periphery of the painting.