rurally
- adverb
- /ˈrʊrəli/
- Despite living rurally, they have access to modern amenities like the internet and telecommunication.
- rurally based
Examples
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It is therefore necessary to overhaul agricultural administration in Nigeria by employing qualified people trained in agriculture and who are rurally socialized.
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My boyfriend grew up rurally with lots of space, enough to collect all kinds of things.
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But someone who was born and raised rurally might not feel it is much of a choice.
Blog text (2) -
And I'm glad that some people live rurally and that I don't have to.
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Living rurally, I've become accustomed over the past few years to bending and modifying my behavior with the weather.
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My friend enjoys a quiet life, so she decided to live rurally in a small village surrounded by nature.
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People who grow up rurally often develop a strong connection to the land and their community.
Synonyms
In an area away from towns and cities with farms and small villages
In a simple country way that looks rough and natural
In a way that shows the quiet life of the countryside
Antonyms
How Rural
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word rurally comes from the simpler word rural, which comes from Latin rus meaning 'country' or 'open land'. So, to live rurally is to live in the countryside rather than in the city.