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ruralism

ruralism

1 7.7
The quality of country life and attitudes
  • noun
  • /ˈrʊrəlɪzəm/
: ruralismo
  • The ruralism of the landscape was evident in its open fields and scattered farmhouses.

Examples

  • Critics say that his writing displays a certain ruralism that romanticizes country life.

  • There is an increasing interest in ruralism as more people move away from cities to live in the countryside.

  • There is an increasing interest in ruralism as people seek alternatives to urban living.

  • The charm of ruralism attracts many city dwellers.

  • Many artists celebrate ruralism in their work.

  • Many artists celebrate ruralism in their work, highlighting the beauty of country life.

  • The ruralism of the landscape was apparent, with its lush green fields and quaint farmhouses.

Synonyms

rurality
vsruralism
1 7.9

The features and way of life found in the countryside

emphasizes attitudes and cultural traits rather than only the physical state
rustication
vsruralism
1 9.9

Living in the countryside to enjoy a quieter life

describes countryside character and attitudes rather than the act of living there

Antonyms

urbanity
  • Formal
1 7.9

A polite, calm, and stylish way of behaving common in cities

How Rural

rusticity
1 8.1
ruralism
1 7.7
suburbia
24 4.2
urbanity
  • Formal
1 7.9

Surface Forms

ruralism singular
ruralisms plural

Morphology

ruralism = rural (transparent) = rural + ism

Standard nominalization from 'rural' indicating the quality or state of being rural.

Etymology

Ruralism is made of rural ('country') and -ism, an ending that names a quality or state, like in heroism. So ruralism is the 'country-ness' or the quality of being rural, with open fields and farm life.