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ru·ral

rural

 
 
pronunciation:
rUr l
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part of speech: adjective
definition: When we talk about rural things, we are talking about things in the country and not in a city or town. People who live in rural areas usually live far from cities, and they live on or near farms or ranches.
My grandparents live in a rural area. They like how quiet it is compared to the city and how clearly the stars can be seen at night.
 
antonyms:
urban
derivations: rurally (adv.), ruralist (n.)
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