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10 Language-to-English Dictionariesrural
Pronunciation / Transliteration: rural
"Le paysage rural était magnifique."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Relating to or characteristic of the countryside rather than the town.
"The rural landscape was dotted with farms and open fields." - 2
Inhabited or used by people living in the countryside.
"Rural communities often have close-knit social structures."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'rural' originates from the Latin 'ruralis', which means 'of the countryside'. It entered the English language in the late Middle Ages, evolving to describe areas outside urban centers, emphasizing agricultural and pastoral characteristics.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Rural" is said worldwide
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rural
Transliteration: rural
"Le paysage rural était magnifique."
ländlich
Transliteration: lɛndlɪç
"Die ländliche Gegend ist sehr ruhig."
rurale
Transliteration: ruˈrale
"La vita rurale è molto diversa dalla vita in città."
rural
Transliteration: rural
"La zona rural es tranquila y hermosa."
rural
Transliteration: ruˈɾaw
"A vida rural é muito pacífica."
ग्रामीण
Transliteration: grāmīn
"ग्रामीण जीवन शांति से भरा होता है।"
乡村的
Transliteration: xiāngcūn de
"乡村的生活非常宁静。"
농촌의
Transliteration: nongchon-ui
"농촌의 삶은 매우 평화롭습니다."
田舎の
Transliteration: inaka no
"田舎の生活はとても静かです。"
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