rural
adjective
ru·ral
ˈru̇r(-ə)l 
ˈrər(-ə)l
: of or relating to the country, country people or life, or agriculture
Examples of rural in a Sentence
She lives in a rural area.
grew up in a rural community where more than half the people were farmers
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The state is also a popular destination for US residents, allured by the diverse landscape and a merger of urban and rural areas.
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Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 10 May 2024
In recent years, these architects have worked together in Quito and elsewhere on ephemeral pavilions and mobile spaces for protests, community centers and rural schools.
—Michael Snyder Ana Topoleanu, New York Times, 10 May 2024
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Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 10 May 2024
In recent years, these architects have worked together in Quito and elsewhere on ephemeral pavilions and mobile spaces for protests, community centers and rural schools.
—Michael Snyder Ana Topoleanu, New York Times, 10 May 2024
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“Rural.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rural. Accessed 17 May. 2024.
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rural
adjective
ru·ral
ˈru̇r-əl
: of or relating to the country, country people or life, or agriculture
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