Fringe

usgb/frɪndʒ/
noun

The outside edge or border of something.

We walked around the fringe of the forest
Visual representation of "fringe" - The outside edge or border of something

Often appears as...

  • the fringe of something
  • on the fringe
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Spatial Metaphor

Fringe as a spatial metaphor can suggest something is less central or important.

Illustration for Spatial Metaphor
In his research, he focused on beliefs on the fringe of scientific thought.
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Physical Locations

Fringe can be literal, referring to outskirts of geographical areas.

Illustration for Physical Locations
They built a new theater on the fringe of the city.
Visual representation of the word "Fringe"

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