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Meaning of perioecic in English:

perioecic

Pronunciation /ˌpɛrɪˈiːsɪk/

adjective

(also perioikic)
Ancient Greek History

  • Outlying, peripheral; specifically of or relating to a perioecus.

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in George Grote (1794–1871), historian and politician. From perioecus + -ic.