Purlieus

Pronunciation: /ˈpɜːrlijuːz/

Definitions of purlieus

noun a person's area of activity, interest, or knowledge

Example Sentences

A1 I like to explore the purlieus of my neighborhood.

A2 The children were playing in the purlieus of the park.

B1 The detective searched the purlieus of the crime scene for clues.

B2 The artist found inspiration in the purlieus of the bustling city.

C1 The writer's novel was set in the purlieus of a small village.

C2 The explorer ventured into the remote purlieus of the jungle in search of rare species.

Examples of purlieus in a Sentence

formal The artist drew inspiration from the natural beauty of his purlieus.

informal Let's explore the purlieus around the neighborhood and see what we can find.

slang I heard there's a cool spot in the purlieus where we can hang out.

figurative The novel delves into the character's emotional purlieus, revealing their inner struggles.

Grammatical Forms of purlieus

• plural: purlieus
• comparative: more purlieus
• superlative: most purlieus
• present tense: purlieus
• future tense: will purlieus
• perfect tense: has purlieused
• continuous tense: is purlieusing
• singular: purlieu
• positive degree: purlieus
• infinitive: to purlieu
• gerund: purlieuing
• participle: purlieued

Origin and Evolution of purlieus

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'purlieus' originated from Middle English, derived from Old French 'puralee' meaning 'outskirt, outer edge'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'purlieus' evolved to refer to the outskirts or boundaries of a place, often used in a legal or geographical context to denote a specific area or region.