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Definition of rural

rural

/ˈrʊr.əl/
ru · ral
Adverb:rurally
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1

In, relating to, or characteristic of the countryside rather than the town or city.

Example

"Expanding high-speed internet access to remote rural communities remains a major infrastructure priority."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 14th century from Old French 'rural', from Latin 'ruralis' ('of the countryside'), derived from 'rus' (genitive 'ruris'), meaning 'open land' or 'the country'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Rural. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/rural
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