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rurally

Elementary (A2)

IPA: /ˈrʊrəli/

KK: /ˈrʊrəli/

adverb
Definition

In a way that relates to the countryside or rural areas, rather than urban or city environments.


Example

The community is developing rurally, focusing on agriculture and local traditions.


Conversation
Sloth A
I really enjoy living in the countryside.
Sloth B
Yeah, it's so peaceful compared to the city.
Sloth A
I love how everything feels more rurally connected here.
Sloth B
Definitely! The fresh air and open spaces make a big difference.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
countrified
rustically
pastorally
Antonyms
urbanly
metropolitan
citywise
Root Explanation

Rurally → It is formed from "rural" (from Latin "ruralis", meaning of the countryside) and the suffix "-ly" (meaning in a manner of). The word "rurally" means in a manner relating to the countryside or rural areas.

Memory Tip

Think of 'rural' which relates to the countryside, and remember that 'rurally' means in a way that pertains to rural life.

Visually Confused Words
murally
jurally
aurally
rally
rubrically
unreally
umbrally
ritually
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