English

rural

ˈɹʊɹəl, ˈrʊr.əl, ˈrʊrəl, ˈɹɔːɹəl, ˈɹɝəl, ˈɹʊəɹəl
Meaning: rural; countryside
Part of Speech: Adjective Alternative Readings: ˈrʊr.əl, ˈrʊrəl, ˈɹɔːɹəl, ˈɹɝəl, ˈɹʊəɹəl

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Example sentences

They decided to move to a rural area for a quieter life.
They decided to move to a rural area for a quieter life.
Many people are moving from rural areas to urban centers in search of better jobs.
Many people are moving from rural areas to urban centers in search of better jobs.
The government is trying to improve health care in underserved rural areas.
The government is trying to improve health care in underserved rural areas.
The government launched a massive project to industrialize the rural provinces.
The government launched a massive project to industrialize the rural provinces.
After a busy week, I escaped to my rural retreat in the mountains.
After a busy week, I escaped to my rural retreat in the mountains.

Usage Notes

Relating to the countryside rather than the city or town.

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