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    rural
    /ˈrʊərəl/

    adjective

    • 1. in, relating to, or characteristic of the countryside rather than the town: "remote rural areas"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishRURAL | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    adjective. uk / ˈrʊər ə l / us. Add to word list. in or from the countryside: the rural economy. The difficulties facing rural communities today are very real. rural areas. He has a great ability to connect with rural voters. Compare. urban. (Definition of rural from the Cambridge Business English Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

  3. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryRURAL | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    adjective. uk / ˈrʊər ə l / us. Add to word list. in or from the countryside: the rural economy. The difficulties facing rural communities today are very real. rural areas. He has a great ability to connect with rural voters. Compare. urban. (Definition of rural from the Cambridge Business English Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

  4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishRURAL definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    rural and rustic are terms that refer to the country. rural is the official term: rural education. It may be used subjectively, and usually in a favorable sense: the charm of rural life. rustic, however, may have either favorable or unfavorable connotations.

  5. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › ruralRural Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of RURAL is of or relating to the country, country people or life, or agriculture. How to use rural in a sentence.

  6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishrural adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    Definition of rural adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  7. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishRURAL | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

    RURAL definition: relating to the countryside and not to towns: . Learn more.

  8. www.ers.usda.gov › topics › rural-economy-populationUSDA ERS - What is Rural?

    Mar 26, 2024 · What is Rural? Researchers and policy officials employ many definitions to distinguish rural from urban areas, which often leads to unnecessary confusion and unwanted mismatches in program eligibility.

  9. www.dictionary.com › browse › ruralRURAL Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Rural definition: of, relating to, or characteristic of the country, country life, or country people; rustic. See examples of RURAL used in a sentence.

  10. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › ruralRural - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    Rural means "relating to or characteristic of the country or the people who live there." If you move to a rural area, you won't see a lot of skyscrapers or taxis — but you'll probably see a lot of trees.

  11. www.britannica.com › dictionary › ruralRural Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

    RURAL meaning: of or relating to the country and the people who live there instead of the city.