Definition

To change an area or place to have characteristics typical of the countryside, such as farms and open spaces.

Example

The government plans to ruralize the urban areas to promote agriculture.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I've been thinking about how we could ruralize our community more.

That sounds interesting! What do you have in mind?

Maybe we could plant more trees and create community gardens to enhance the area.

I love that idea! It would definitely make our neighborhood feel more inviting.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Ruralize → It is formed from "rural" (from Latin "ruralis", meaning of the countryside) and "-ize" (a suffix used to form verbs meaning to make or to become). The word "ruralize" means to make something more characteristic of the countryside or to adopt rural qualities.

Memory Tip

Think of 'rural' which relates to the countryside, and '-ize' which means to make. This helps you remember that 'ruralize' means to make something more like the countryside.

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