Word RURAL: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

rural

🇺🇸 [ˈrʊrəl]

Meanings

Relating to the countryside rather than the city, often characterized by open space, agriculture, and lower population density. Rural areas are typically less developed than urban areas and offer a slower pace of life.

Examples

• They moved to a rural area to escape the noise of the city.
• Rural communities often rely on farming as their main source of income.
• The rural landscape was dotted with small farms and fields.

Synonyms

country • agricultural • provincial

Antonyms

urban • city • metropolitan