Non-Rural

B1 16+

Pronunciation: /nɑn ˈrʊrəl/

Definitions of non-rural

adjective Describing a location or area that is not rural, meaning it is urban or suburban in nature.

Example Sentences

A1 I prefer living in a non-rural area with easy access to amenities.

A2 The non-rural landscape was dotted with houses and businesses.

B1 The non-rural population has been steadily increasing due to urbanization.

B2 The non-rural environment offers a variety of cultural activities and entertainment options.

C1 The non-rural infrastructure is well-developed and efficient.

C2 Residents of the non-rural community enjoy a high standard of living and access to top-notch services.

Examples of non-rural in a Sentence

formal The new infrastructure project aims to improve connectivity in non-rural areas.

informal They finally installed high-speed internet in the non-rural parts of town.

slang I prefer living in non-rural areas because there's more to do.

figurative Her mind was like a bustling city, always active and never in a non-rural state.

Grammatical Forms of non-rural

past tense

was not rural

plural

non-rurals

comparative

less rural

superlative

least rural

present tense

is not rural

future tense

will not be rural

perfect tense

has not been rural

continuous tense

is not being rural

singular

non-rural

positive degree

non-rural

infinitive

to be non-rural

gerund

being non-rural

participle

non-rural

Origin and Evolution of non-rural

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin and English
Story behind the word: The word 'non-rural' originated from the Latin word 'non' meaning 'not' and the English word 'rural' meaning 'relating to the countryside'.
Evolution of the word: The term 'non-rural' has been used to describe areas that are not rural or urban in nature, indicating a distinction between rural and non-rural environments.