Antonyms for rural
| Grammar : Adj |
| Spell : roor-uhl |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈrʊər əl |
Definition of rural
Origin :- early 15c., from Old French rural (14c.), from Latin ruralis "of the countryside," from rus (genitive ruris) "open land, country," from PIE *reue- "to open; space" (see room (n.)).
- In early examples, there is usually little or no difference between the meanings of rural and rustic, but in later use the tendency is to employ rural when the idea of locality (country scenes, etc.) is prominent, and rustic when there is a suggestion of the more primitive qualities or manners naturally attaching to country life. [OED]
- Related: Rurally.
- adj country, not urban
- To accept their nomination and stand as a Rural District Councillor!
- Extract from : « Viviette » by William J. Locke
- Certainly these rural interiors would not satisfy everybody.
- Extract from : « The Roof of France » by Matilda Betham-Edwards
- So the grocery was essentially a village club, and not a rural club.
- Extract from : « In the Midst of Alarms » by Robert Barr
- WHEN do topers like to make a raid upon the rural districts?
- Extract from : « Punchinello, Vol. 1, No. 14, July 2, 1870 » by Various
- So far it is exactly like the corner store of our rural districts.
- Extract from : « The Forest » by Stewart Edward White
- The mind of Imogen was highly susceptible to the impression of rural beauties.
- Extract from : « Imogen » by William Godwin
- We advise you to communicate with the nearest Rural Dean or Archdeacon.
- Extract from : « Punch or the London Charivari, Vol. 147, December 9, 1914 » by Various
- The Topeka type has been used but little for rural highways.
- Extract from : « American Rural Highways » by T. R. Agg
- As soon as rural England is ready for us, we shall be ready for it.
- Extract from : « Kent Knowles: Quahaug » by Joseph C. Lincoln
- Her rural Majesty is a sort of first cousin of the Queen of the May.
- Extract from : « The Little Manx Nation - 1891 » by Hall Caine
Synonyms for rural
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