rural — relating to or characteristic of the countryside rather than the town
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: relating to or characteristic of the countryside rather than the town
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈrʊrəl/
Korean meaning: 시골의, 농촌의, 지방의
Korean pronunciation: 루-럴 (강세: 루)
Example Sentences
- My city friend got lost trying to find a Starbucks in our rural town.
- Rural internet is so slow that my selfie from yesterday just finished uploading.
- The government is investing in rural education programs.
rural
ADJECTIVE//ˈrʊrəl//
relating to or characteristic of the countryside rather than the town
Far from the city countryside
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A rural mural shows plural scenes of country life
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Origin
From Latin ruralis, derived from rus meaning 'the countryside' or 'open land.' The word entered English through Old French and has been used since the 14th century to describe characteristics of the countryside.
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“My city friend got lost trying to find a Starbucks in our rural town.”
“Rural internet is so slow that my selfie from yesterday just finished uploading.”
“The government is investing in rural education programs.”
“Many young people leave rural areas to find better job opportunities.”
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