Rural meaning

What does “rural” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“rural” is an adjective with 2 meanings. Its most common meaning is: living in or characteristic of farming or country life.

rural

adjective

living in or characteristic of farming or country life
“rural people”
“large rural households”
Oppositesurban
of or relating to the countryside as opposed to the city
“rural electrification”
“rural free delivery”

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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