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Banlieues

Noun

Sense: Suburbs or outskirts of a city, typically used to refer to the disadvantaged and often economically and socially marginalized neighborhoods surrounding major cities in France.

Usage: The banlieues of Paris are known for their high unemployment rates and social unrest.

Sample sentence: The government is implementing various programs to address the issues faced by residents of the banlieues.

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