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Rural Landscape

/ˈrʊr.əl ˈlænd.skeɪp/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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2 senses
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  1. 1

    A region or area characterized by open spaces, fields, and natural scenery, typically associated with farming or pastoral life.

    "The rural landscape was dotted with farms and grazing sheep."
  2. 2

    A depiction or representation of a countryside scene in art or photography.

    "The artist captured the beauty of the rural landscape in her painting."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'rural' originates from the Latin word 'ruralis', meaning 'of the countryside', which evolved in Middle English to describe areas outside urban centers. 'Landscape' comes from the Dutch word 'landschap', referring to a portion of land, particularly in terms of its aesthetic or artistic representation, which has been adopted into English since the 16th century.

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