ruralist

noun

ru·​ral·​ist ˈru̇r-ə-list How to pronounce ruralist (audio)
: one who lives in a rural area

Word History

First Known Use

1739, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of ruralist was in 1739

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Cite this Entry

“Ruralist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ruralist. Accessed 21 Mar. 2023.

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