Ruralize: meaning, definitions and examples
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ruralize
[ ˈrʊərəˌlaɪz ]
in agriculture
To convert an area or community into a rural or countryside setting by introducing agricultural activities or practices.
Synonyms
convert to rural, countrysidify
Examples of usage
- The government's initiative to ruralize the region has led to an increase in farming activities.
- After the industrial decline, the town began to ruralize as more people turned to farming for a living.
in urban planning
To incorporate rural characteristics or elements into the design or development of urban areas.
Synonyms
incorporate rural elements, introduce countryside features
Examples of usage
- The architect decided to ruralize the city park with elements like wooden benches and grassy areas.
- The urban planner's vision was to ruralize the downtown area by adding green spaces and tree-lined streets.
Translations
Translations of the word "ruralize" in other languages:
🇵🇹 ruralizar
🇮🇳 ग्रामीण बनाना
🇩🇪 verländlichen
🇮🇩 meruralisasikan
🇺🇦 руралізувати
🇵🇱 ruralizować
🇯🇵 地方化する (chihō-ka suru)
🇫🇷 ruraliser
🇪🇸 ruralizar
🇹🇷 kırsallaştırmak
🇰🇷 농촌화하다 (nongchonhwahada)
🇸🇦 ترييف (tarīf)
🇨🇿 ruralizovat
🇸🇰 ruralizovať
🇨🇳 乡村化 (xiāngcūnhuà)
🇸🇮 ruralizirati
🇮🇸 dreifbýlisvæða
🇰🇿 ауылдандыру
🇬🇪 სოფლად გადაქცევა (soplad gadakceva)
🇦🇿 kəndləşdirmək
🇲🇽 ruralizar
Etymology
The term 'ruralize' dates back to the early 19th century, derived from the word 'rural' meaning pertaining to the countryside or rural areas. The suffix '-ize' is a verb-forming element indicating a process or action. The concept of ruralization has been seen in various contexts, from agriculture to urban planning, reflecting society's evolving relationship with rural and urban environments.