Pronunciation

/rəˈθəl/

Definitions

• Adjective: Characterizing or situated in a rural area; not in or belonging to an urban or town environment. For example: “The village has a largely rural population.”
• Noun: A rural area or community. For example: “She grew up in a rustic, rural setting.”
• Adverb: In a rural manner or style. For example: “He prefers a rural lifestyle away from the city noise.”

Phrases

• “Rural living” describes a lifestyle in the countryside.
• “Rural development” refers to initiatives aimed at improving conditions in rural areas.
• “From rural roots” indicates having origins in a rural background.

Example Sentences

• Adjective: “The rural landscape was dotted with small farms and forests.”
• Noun: “Many people commute daily from the rural outskirts to the city center.”
• Adverb: “She enjoyed her peaceful rural retreat after the hustle and bustle of the city.”

Synonyms

• Countryside
• Ruralite
• Agri-cultural
• Suburban
• Backcountry

Antonyms

• Urban
• Metropolitan
• City-dwelling
• Suburbian
• Urbanized