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rural region

[ˈrʊrəl ˈriːdʒən]
nounpl: rural regions
região rural
1. An area of land characterized by low population density, agricultural activity, and natural landscapes, as opposed to urban or suburban areas
The rural region experiences slower internet connectivity compared to the city.
A região rural experimenta conectividade de internet mais lenta em comparação com a cidade.
2. A geographical area primarily devoted to farming, livestock, forestry, or other countryside activities
Many families in the rural region depend on agriculture for their livelihood.
Muitas famílias na região rural dependem da agricultura para seu sustento.
Synonyms
countrysiderural areafarmlandhinterland
Antonyms
urban regioncitymetropolisurban area

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
região rural
Most common translation in Brazilian Portuguese
General Brazilian
zona rural
Alternative common term in Brazil
Portugal
região rural
Standard usage in European Portuguese
Portugal
zona do interior
Less formal alternative in Portugal

Related Idioms & Phrases

back country
the sticks
outback
heartland
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