Synonyms for

Rural

Verb / ˈrʊrʌl / Another word for rural — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Rural is an adjective that describes things that relate to the countryside or areas that are not densely populated.

Synonyms & similar words

urban country rustic pastoral agricultural provincial countryside farm village backwoods remote outlying outback undeveloped hinterland bucolic rusty non-urban agrarian pasture wooded

Synonyms by register

Formal

pastoral agrarian countryside

Informal

country out in the sticks off the beaten track

Literary

bucolic sylvan

Antonyms

urban metropolitan city developed industrial suburban populated

Common collocations

  • rural area
  • rural community
  • rural landscape
  • rural life
  • rural population
  • rural development
  • rural setting
  • rural economy

Word family

noun rurality
adverb rurally

Usage note

Often contrasted with 'urban' or 'metropolitan'. Can sometimes carry connotations of being less developed or sophisticated, though this is not always the case.

Example sentences

  1. She lives in a small rural town surrounded by farms.
  2. The rural landscape is filled with green fields and rolling hills.
  3. People in rural areas often enjoy a slower pace of life.
  4. Many animals can be found in rural areas, such as cows and sheep.
  5. The rural community came together to build a new playground for the children.

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