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Meaning of the word rural in English

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rural

US /ˈrʊr.əl/

UK /ˈrʊə.rəl/

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Adjective

in, relating to, or characteristic of the countryside rather than the town or city

Example:

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She grew up in a small rural village.

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The area is predominantly rural with vast farmlands.

Synonym:

country rustic pastoral agrarian

Antonym:

urban city metropolitan

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