La population rurale
Example: La population rurale vit principalement de l'agriculture traditionnelle.
Definition
"La population rurale" refers to the group of people living in countryside areas, typically engaged in traditional agriculture and other non-urban livelihoods. This population is characterized by smaller communities, farming lifestyles, and a closer connection to natural environments compared to urban populations.
Etymology
The phrase "la population rurale" comes from French, where "population" means the total number of people in a given area, and "rurale" is derived from the Latin word 'ruralis,' meaning 'of the countryside.' Did you know? The Latin root 'rus' originally referred to open land or countryside, highlighting the deep historical connection of this term to agricultural life.
Learn to use this word actively
"La population rurale" appears in the Vocaplus list "", containing 204 commonly used words.
Would you like to not only understand these words, but also remember them and use them actively? Create a free account and select French as the language you want to learn.
Create a free account
