NONURBAN Synonyms: 22 Similar and Opposite Words

nonurban

adjective

Definition of nonurban

as in semirural

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Recent Examples of nonurban The nonurban groups also dined on venison in the spring, when fawns were easy prey. — Bethany Brookshire, New York Times, 3 Oct. 2022 Which means that Bethlehem Apostolic — a diverse Black church in a mostly White, nonurban area — may well be nationally unique. — Nora Edinger, Washington Post, 30 Nov. 2021 Perhaps the good doctor should move to a nonurban area and try a Medicare HMO plan. — WSJ, 31 Aug. 2021 Gary Herbert, launched a 2017 initiative to create 25,000 jobs in rural counties and also supported an effort to encourage remote working in nonurban areas. — Bethany Rodgers, The Salt Lake Tribune, 25 Aug. 2021 See All Example Sentences for nonurban

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Her fiance travels weekly for work, leaving her alone in their house in Shadow Hills, a quaint semirural neighborhood in the San Fernando Valley.

— oregonlive, oregonlive, 4 Mar. 2023
An evacuation order also was issued for residents of the Wilton area in semirural southeastern Sacramento County.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 15 Jan. 2023

Definition of semirural

Adjective

Because mosquitos require standing water to complete their life cycle, earlier agricultural use of water may also contribute to rising mosquito numbers.

— Alula Alderson, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2026
Among the agency’s global priorities, are strengthening supply chains for critical minerals, pharmaceuticals, agricultural inputs such as fertilizer and crop protection.

— Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 13 July 2026

Definition of agricultural

Adjective

Among Hamilton’s many enemies was Thomas Jefferson, who preferred that America remain an agrarian society unsullied by finance and commerce.

— Owen Lamont, Fortune, 2 July 2026
Restaurant Pearl Morissette—a 42-acre biodynamic farm with an agrarian-centric tasting menu—was just awarded its second Michelin Star, and sits at North America’s third best restaurant.

— Kate Dingwall, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026

Definition of agrarian

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