purlieus

plural of purlieu
1
as in vicinity
an adjoining region or space we stopped at one of the several pubs in the purlieus of the stadium

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Relevance
2
as in outskirts
the districts adjacent to a city such gated communities are common among the purlieus of these Midwestern cities

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vicinity
Noun
  • In the vicinity close to the stadium, the atmosphere grew rowdier but good-natured.
    Thomas Smith, Billboard, 7 July 2025
  • The sudden flash flood warning issued for the Camp Mystic vicinity compelled many to pull back, disrupting the already complex operations.
    Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 July 2025
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“Purlieus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/purlieus. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.

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