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Meaning of nonurban
The primary meaning of "nonurban" refers to something that is not related to or characteristic of a city or town.
Etymology of nonurban
The word "nonurban" is derived from the prefix "non-" meaning not or opposite of, and "urban" which is derived from the Latin word "urbanus" meaning of or pertaining to a city, from "urbs" meaning city
Historically, the term has been used to describe areas or populations that are not urban, often in contrast to urban areas
Synonyms
rural
countryside
rustic
pastoral
agrarian
provincial
backcountry
wilderness
bush
outback
hinterland
ruralistic
bucolic
sylvan
wooded
forested
wooded
agronomic
georgic
villatic
campestral
silvan
arboreal
natural
scenic
idyllic
peaceful
serene
tranquil
calm
still
quiet
unmolested
unspoiled
pristine
untouched
wild
untamed
unpopulated
sparsely populated
isolated
remote
secluded
inaccessible
inhospitable
rugged
harsh
barren
desolate
Definitions
- Not relating to or characteristic of a city or town
- * Located in or relating to the countryside
Usage Examples
- The nonurban areas of the country are often characterized by rugged terrain and limited access to amenities
- * The nonurban population has been declining in recent years as more people move to cities for work and education
Antonyms
urban
city
metropolitan
municipal
civic
town
downtown
inner-city
suburban
peri-urban
urbanized
industrial
developed
populated
crowded
bustling
busy
noisy
polluted
dirty
crime-ridden
violent
dangerous
inner-city
metropolitan
cosmopolitan
cultured
refined
sophisticated
modern
trendy
fashionable
upscale
luxurious