Meaning & use

rural

adjective·Academic

Relating to the countryside rather than a town or city, especially in terms of farming or open land.

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They moved from the busy city to a rural town surrounded by farmland.

Rural communities often have fewer hospitals and schools than urban ones.

A note on using this word

Rural contrasts directly with 'urban,' and is often paired with 'area' or 'community' in everyday use.

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