'Banlieue' definitions:

Definition of 'Banlieue'

From: GCIDE
  • Banlieue \Ban"li*eue`\, n. [F., fr. LL. bannum leucae, banleuca; bannum jurisdiction + leuca league.] The territory without the walls, but within the legal limits, of a town or city. --Brande & C. [1913 Webster]