ruralist
Definition
Noun: 1. A person who lives in the countryside and embodies its customs and lifestyle: A ruralist is someone who resides in a rural area and typically adheres to or prefers the traditional ways, pace, and values associated with country life. 2. An advocate or supporter of rural living: A ruralist is someone who actively promotes, defends, or argues in favor of living in the countryside, often emphasizing its perceived benefits over urban life.
Usage Examples
- As a resident embodying country ways:
- The old ruralist knew every trail in the woods and could predict the weather by the clouds.
- He was a true ruralist, content with his farm, his animals, and the quiet rhythm of the seasons.
- As an advocate for rural life:
- The author was a well-known ruralist, whose essays celebrated the virtues of self-sufficient farming.
- In her speech, the ruralist argued for policies that would support small towns and agricultural communities.
Advanced Usage
- The term can sometimes carry a nuanced connotation of idealizing rural life or being resistant to modern urban influences.
- His ruralist views were charming but often overlooked the practical challenges faced by modern farmers.
Variants and Related Words
- Ruralism (noun): The practices, characteristics, or advocacy of rural life.
- His poetry is filled with a deep sense of ruralism.
- Rural (adjective): Pertaining to the countryside.
- Rurality (noun): The state or quality of being rural.
Synonyms
- Country dweller
- Rustic
- Agrarian (when referring to advocacy)
- Pastoralist (especially if involved with livestock)
Antonyms
- Urbanite
- City dweller
- Cosmopolitan
Noun
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a man who lives in the country and has country ways
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an advocate of rural living
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