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.