rurality

ru·ral·i·ty

[roo-ral-i-tee]
noun, plural ru·ral·i·ties.
1.
rural character.
2.
a rural characteristic, matter, or scene.

Origin:
1720–30; rural + -ity

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rural (ˈrʊərəl) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj
1.  of, relating to, or characteristic of the country or country life
2.  living in or accustomed to the country
3.  of, relating to, or associated with farming
 
[C15: via Old French from Latin rūrālis, from rūs the country]
 
'ruralism
 
n
 
'ruralist
 
n
 
ru'rality
 
n
 
'rurally
 
adv

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Rurality is always a great word to know.
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