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

In his research, he focused on beliefs on the fringe of scientific thought.
Physical Locations
Fringe can be literal, referring to outskirts of geographical areas.

They built a new theater on the fringe of the city.
Compare with
BorderEdgeHemMarginOutskirtsPeripheryRimTasselTrim
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