rural
Meaning
The term "rural" describes areas or communities that are located outside of cities and towns, often characterized by open spaces, agriculture, and a lower population density.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "rural" with "urban," which refers to city areas.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Every
weekend
Sara
drives
to
her
grandparents'
farmhouse
to
help
with
small
tasks
and
enjoy
the
quiet
.
The
rural
area
around
the
house
has
wide
fields
and
few
shops
,
so
she
usually
plans
her
visits
carefully
.
While
she
is
there
,
she
cooks
with
them
and
learns
how
to
prepare
traditional
meals
,
which
she
finds
relaxing
after
a
busy
week
.
On
Sunday
evenings
they
sit
on
the
porch
and
talk
about
simple
things
,
and
she
feels
refreshed
before
returning
to
the
city
.
Common Phrases
rural development
rural community
rural area
Synonyms
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