banlieue — meaning in English

English meaning

• outskirts noun The outer areas of a town or city, away from its center.
• suburb noun A residential area on the edge of a city, with its own local shops and services.

Senses

banlieue is used for these senses in English:

• outskirt A more remote part of a town or city; the periphery, environs; a suburb.
• outskirts The area surrounding a city or town; suburb.
• suburb A residential area located on the outskirts of a city or large town that usually includes businesses that cater to its residents; such as schools, grocery stores, shopping centers, restaurants, convenience stores, etc.

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