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Outskirts
Location Importance![Play](https://cdn-wordup.com/WebsiteImages/DictionaryPics/BlackPlay.svg)
Outskirts imply a location less central, often quieter and with fewer amenities than the city center. ![Slide](https://word-images.cdn-wordup.com/tips/d2nZ1XKYBYQERoMlSVPNmqUW1dA.webp)
Not Downtown![Play](https://cdn-wordup.com/WebsiteImages/DictionaryPics/BlackPlay.svg)
'Outskirts' should not be confused with the downtown area; it specifically refers to the outer parts. ![Slide](https://word-images.cdn-wordup.com/tips/7IbK3OHhqbFZGLtDPsZpWnhLPa4.webp)
City Expansion![Play](https://cdn-wordup.com/WebsiteImages/DictionaryPics/BlackPlay.svg)
The outskirts can change over time as cities expand and what was once periphery becomes central. ![Slide](https://word-images.cdn-wordup.com/tips/teNi0AykY7a1go8BlfEbXSeIg.webp)