English · Adjectives

rural

/ˈrʊə.rəl/

[/ˈrʊə.rəl/]

of the countryside

Intermediateadjective

Definition

Relating to the countryside rather than the town.

Example

Rural areas often have fewer hospitals and schools than big cities.

Rural areas often have fewer hospitals and schools than big cities.

Etymology

From Latin 'ruralis', from 'rus' (country, open land).

How & Where It’s Used

Used for the countryside and farming life.

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