rural
Translation
rural
Examples
She lives in a rural area.
She lives in a rural area.
The government supports rural development.
The government supports rural development.
Grammar Patterns
((adjective)) + ((noun)) describes something related to the countryside She lives in a rural area.
Similar Words
Synonyms: countryside, pastoral; Antonyms: urban, city
Etymology
From Latin 'ruralis', from 'rus' meaning 'countryside'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'rural' as relating to the 'ru-' root, like 'rustic', both referring to the countryside.