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10 Language-to-English DictionariesRurality
/ˌrʊəˈræl.ɪ.ti/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The quality or state of being rural; the characteristics or features of rural areas.
"The rurality of the region is evident in its vast fields and small villages." - 2
A term used to describe the social, economic, and cultural aspects of rural life.
"Studies on rurality often focus on agricultural practices and community structures."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'rurality' is derived from the Latin word 'ruralis', meaning 'of the countryside', combined with the suffix '-ity', which denotes a state or condition. It emerged in the English language in the late 19th century, reflecting a growing interest in the distinctions between urban and rural living.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Rurality" is said worldwide
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Ruralité
Transliteration: Ruralité
"La ruralité de la région est évidente dans ses vastes champs."
Ländlichkeit
Transliteration: Ländlichkeit
"Die Ländlichkeit der Region zeigt sich in ihren kleinen Dörfern."
Ruralità
Transliteration: Ruralità
"La ruralità della zona è evidente nei suoi paesaggi."
Ruralidad
Transliteration: Ruralidad
"La ruralidad de la región se refleja en sus tradiciones agrícolas."
Ruralidade
Transliteration: Ruralidade
"A ruralidade da área é visível em suas pequenas comunidades."
ग्रामीणता
Transliteration: Graminata
"इस क्षेत्र की ग्रामीणता इसके खेतों में स्पष्ट है।"
乡村性
Transliteration: Xiāngcūn xìng
"该地区的乡村性在其广阔的田野中显而易见。"
농촌성
Transliteration: Nongchonseong
"이 지역의 농촌성은 넓은 들판에서 분명하게 드러납니다."
田舎性
Transliteration: Inakasei
"この地域の田舎性は広大な田んぼに明らかです。"
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