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Definition byway in British English

byway noun

[countable] noun
/ˈbaɪˌweɪ/
1

a quiet minor road that is not used by many cars or people

Example

the highways and byways of Ireland

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2

the less important aspects of a subject

Example

a personal exploration of the byways of Indian history

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Definition byway in British English