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a French term referring to a suburb or outlying district of a city, typically characterized by lower socioeconomic status and a higher population of immigrants
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The banlieue is a term used to describe the suburbs surrounding major cities in France.
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I grew up in the banlieue outside of Paris.
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The banlieue can sometimes be seen as a rough area with high crime rates.
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The banlieue is often portrayed in media as a place of poverty and social unrest.