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ruralism

ruralism

1 8.6
A word or expression used in the country, not the city
  • noun
  • /ˈrʊrəlˌɪzəm/
: ruralismo
  • Azuela's mastery of ruralisms and uses of character-identifying dialogue confound the translation.

Examples

  • The festival celebrated ruralism, showcasing local crafts and agricultural practices unique to the area.

  • The novel is filled with ruralism, depicting the simple joys of country life and the close-knit community.

  • His paintings often reflect a sense of ruralism, capturing the beauty of the countryside and its traditions.

Synonyms

rusticism
vsruralism
9.9

A word or phrase used in the countryside

covers expressions tied to rural life more broadly not only speech

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parochialism
1 9.6
localism
2 7.2
ruralism
1 8.6

Surface Forms

ruralism singular
ruralisms plural

Morphology

ruralism = rural (semi-transparent) = rural + ism

Formally built from 'rural' + '-ism', but this sense ('a word or usage characteristic of rural areas') is a specialized linguistic usage that may not be obvious to learners.

Etymology

Ruralism comes from rural (from an old Latin word rus meaning 'country') plus the ending -ism, which makes a noun for a thing or style, like in tourism. So ruralism can mean a word or expression that belongs to country life.