noun
- people who advocate for or support rural life, values, or interests
- artists or writers who focus on rural themes and subjects in their work
Usage: art; literature
Examples
- The ruralists argued for better funding of small-town schools.
- Many ruralists oppose the expansion of industrial development in farming areas.
- The art exhibition featured works by prominent ruralists of the 19th century.
- These ruralists painted scenes of farm life and countryside landscapes.
- Political ruralists often clash with urban planners over land use policies.
- The literary movement included ruralists who celebrated simple country living.