Why the Empire should want to protect the outlying settlements wasn't clear as yet.

The two towns, including outlying suburban settlements, have a population approaching 100,000.

We have outlying settlements, and with the help of the Source, we shall survive the catastrophe.

For several days Selim had observed this outlying settlement, watching the movement of the natives.

The local population has been described as broadly "working class"; the middle classes tending to live in outlying settlements.

You are planning to visit several of the small outlying settlements on this trip.

Monies to maintain even the radio links with the outlying settlements were no longer available.

Firefly - A series set in the year 2517 where outlying settlements resemble the wild west.

Ten of these stones originate from Margam and its outlying settlements.