rural

Meanings

• adjective

  Relating to rural areas or the country, as opposed to towns and cities.

  - "The rural population often faces unique challenges."
  - "Rural areas have lower population densities."
  - "Many farmers live in rural communities."

• adjective

  Living in the countryside; not urban.

  - "Rural life offers a simpler existence."
  - "Rural schools often have smaller class sizes."
  - "Rural areas are characterized by open spaces and agriculture."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈɹɔːɹəl/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

suburban , urban

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Synonyms

campestral , landly

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with rural
perjury , fury , jury , curial

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Variants

List of all variants of rural that leads to same result
rural , ruralities , rurality , rurally , rural dean , rural deans , rural deliveries , rural delivery , rural free deliveries , rural free delivery , rural route , rural routes

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Etymology

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From Old French rurale, from Latin rus, 'countryside, farm'.

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Trivia

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1. Approximately 53% of the world's population lives in rural areas.

2. Rural areas often have lower crime rates compared to urban areas.

3. Many developed countries have programs to support rural communities and preserve their unique cultures.

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Related Concepts

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1. agriculture: The practice of cultivating the land or raising livestock. Rural areas are often associated with agriculture.

2. pastoral: A genre of literature, art, and music that depicts rural life and idyllic scenes of nature.

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Culture

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Rural areas have been romanticized in literature and art for their connection to nature and simple way of life. In music, there are genres like country and folk that often reflect rural themes. In film, there are numerous examples of movies set in rural areas, such as 'To Kill a Mockingbird' and 'The Deer Hunter'.

How to Memorize "rural"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a farm in the countryside with rolling hills, farmhouses, and animals. Visualize the simple, peaceful lifestyle associated with rural areas.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'rural' with the image of a farm or countryside. Connect it to ideas of nature, agriculture, and simple living.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the acronym R-U-R-A-L: Rural-Understanding-Rustic-Against-Liveliness.

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