Rural — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˈru̇r(-ə)l/ ru·ral

Meaning & Definition of Rural

Rural (adjective)

  1. of or relating to the country, country people or life, or agriculture

Rural (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. of, relating to, associated with, or typical of open areas with few buildings or people

    "grew up in a rural community where more than half the people were farmers"

    "a painter noted for his rural landscapes"

    similar: bucolic, country, pastoral, rustic
    related: backwoods, backwoodsy, countrified, provincial, agrarian, agricultural, nonurban, semirural
    opposite: urban
    near: citified, urbanized, metro, metropolitan, municipal, nonagricultural, nonfarm

Related Entry: Rural deliveries (noun)

Rural deliveries is a different word from Rural. The synonyms below are for rural deliveries, not for rural.

  1. as in special deliveries, registered mails

    similar: airmails, airposts, certified mails, registered mails, rural free deliveries, special deliveries, special handlings, correspondences, mails, matters, parcel posts, posts (chiefly British), snail mail, direct mails, junk mails, mailers, cards, dispatches, epistles, letters, messages, missives, notes, postal cards, postcards, printed matters, bundles, packages, shipments

Related Entry: Rural delivery (noun)

Rural delivery is a different word from Rural. The synonyms below are for rural delivery, not for rural.

  1. as in special delivery, registered mail

    similar: airmail, airpost, certified mail, registered mail, rural free delivery, special delivery, special handling, correspondence, mail, matter, parcel post, post (chiefly British), snail mail, direct mail, junk mail, mailer, card, dispatch, epistle, letter, message, missive, note, postal card, postcard, printed matter, bundle, package, shipment

Related Entry: Rural free deliveries (noun)

Rural free deliveries is a different word from Rural. The synonyms below are for rural free deliveries, not for rural.

  1. as in special deliveries, registered mails

    similar: airmails, airposts, certified mails, registered mails, rural deliveries, special deliveries, special handlings, correspondences, mails, matters, parcel posts, posts (chiefly British), snail mail, direct mails, junk mails, mailers, cards, dispatches, epistles, letters, messages, missives, notes, postal cards, postcards, printed matters, bundles, packages, shipments

Related Entry: Rural free delivery (noun)

Rural free delivery is a different word from Rural. The synonyms below are for rural free delivery, not for rural.

  1. as in special delivery, registered mail

    similar: airmail, airpost, certified mail, registered mail, rural delivery, special delivery, special handling, correspondence, mail, matter, parcel post, post (chiefly British), snail mail, direct mail, junk mail, mailer, card, dispatch, epistle, letter, message, missive, note, postal card, postcard, printed matter, bundle, package, shipment

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Rural

The most common words with a similar meaning to Rural:

bucolic, country, pastoral, rustic

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Rural

Words with the opposite meaning of Rural:

urban

Related Words for Rural

backwoods, backwoodsy, countrified, provincial, agrarian, agricultural, nonurban, semirural

Near Antonyms of Rural

citified, urbanized, metro, metropolitan, municipal, nonagricultural, nonfarm

Word Forms of Rural

Derived words: rurality (noun), rurally (adverb)

Origin & Etymology of Rural

Middle English, from Middle French, from Latin ruralis, from rur-, rus open land room

First known use: 15th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Rural

Words & Phrases Containing Rural

rural dean, rural free delivery, rural route

Frequently Asked Questions about Rural

What does "Rural" mean?

"Rural" means of or relating to the country, country people or life, or agriculture. As an adjective, it is defined as: of or relating to the country, country people or life, or agriculture.

What is another word for "Rural"?

Other words for "Rural" include bucolic, country, pastoral and rustic. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Rural" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Rural"?

There are 12 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Rural". Common alternatives include bucolic, country, pastoral and rustic.

What is the opposite of "Rural"?

Antonyms of "Rural" include urban. Near antonyms include citified, urbanized, metro and metropolitan.

How do you use "Rural" in a sentence?

Examples of "Rural" in a sentence: "grew up in a rural community where more than half the people were farmers"; "a painter noted for his rural landscapes".

Is "Rural" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Rural" is an adjective.

Is "Rural" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a B2-level word, "Rural" is typical of Cambridge B2 First (FCE), IELTS band 5.5–6.5, TOEFL iBT 72–94, PTE Academic 59–75, TOEIC Listening & Reading 785+.

How do you pronounce "Rural"?

"Rural" is pronounced /ˈru̇r(-ə)l/ and divided into syllables as ru·ral.