The rural population
Example: The rural population grew faster than the city population last decade.
Definition
"The rural population" refers to the people living in countryside areas, typically outside towns and cities, where communities are smaller and lifestyles are often connected to agriculture or nature. This group is distinct from urban populations and often experiences different social and economic conditions.
Etymology
The phrase "the rural population" combines "rural," derived from the Latin 'ruralis' meaning 'of the countryside,' and "population," which comes from the Latin 'populatio,' meaning 'a people or inhabitants.' Did you know? The word 'rural' originally referred to anything related to farming or open country, highlighting the connection between these inhabitants and agricultural land.
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"The rural population" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (B1) - set 1", containing 204 commonly used words.
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