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单词 rural
释义

rural

adjective

ru·​ral ˈru̇r(-ə)l How to pronounce rural (audio)
ˈrər(-ə)l
: of or relating to the country, country people or life, or agriculture
rurality
ru̇-ˈra-lə-tē How to pronounce rural (audio)
noun
rurally
ˈru̇r-ə-lē How to pronounce rural (audio)
ˈrər-
adverb

Synonyms

  • bucolic
  • country
  • pastoral
  • rustic
  • rustical
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Example Sentences

She lives in a rural area. grew up in a rural community where more than half the people were farmers
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Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Middle French, from Latin ruralis, from rur-, rus open land — more at room

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

rural

adjective

ru·​ral ˈru̇r-əl How to pronounce rural (audio)
: relating to the country, country people or life, or agriculture

rural

adjective

as in pastoral
of, relating to, associated with, or typical of open areas with few buildings or people grew up in a rural community where more than half the people were farmers a painter noted for his rural landscapes

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • pastoral
  • country
  • rustic
  • bucolic
  • rustical
  • agrarian
  • agricultural
  • provincial
  • semirural
  • backwoods
  • countrified
  • nonurban
  • backwoodsy
  • countryfied

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • urban
  • urbanized
  • metropolitan
  • municipal
  • metro
  • citified
  • nonfarm
  • nonagricultural
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