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Rural Definition & Meaning

rural
adjective
  1. living in or characteristic of farming or country life; "rural people"; "large rural households"; "unpaved rural roads"; "an economy that is basically rural"
  2. of or relating to the countryside as opposed to the city; "rural electrification"; "rural free delivery"

"Rural" in song lyrics

See how rural is used in real songs:

  • "Ain't a tough cat in your zip code, city or rural"
    Chino XL — It's My World
  • "Maryland, in a caravan to a rural"
    Lone Catalysts — Part of the Game
  • "I rock the urban, as well as the rural"
    Popa Chief — Lil' Pimpin'

Usage tips for "rural"

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Frequently asked questions

What does rural mean?
living in or characteristic of farming or country life; "rural people"; "large rural households"; "unpaved rural roads"; "an economy that is basically rural" of or relating to the countryside as opposed to the city; "rural electrification"; "rural free delivery"
What part of speech is rural?
Rural is an adjective.
How many definitions does rural have?
Rural has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).

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