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.
The outer part; the environment.
Any subdivision of a conurbation, not necessarily on the periphery.
A rural habitation of size between a hamlet and a town.
A rural habitation that has a church, but no market.
A planned community such as a retirement community or shopping district.
A gated community.