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rural residents

[ˈrʊrəl ˈrɛzɪdənts]
nounpl: N/A (already plural)
residentes rurais
1. People who live in rural areas, countryside, or agricultural regions rather than urban centers
Rural residents often have closer ties to agriculture and natural resources.
Os residentes rurais frequentemente têm ligações mais estreitas com a agricultura e recursos naturais.
2. Inhabitants of sparsely populated areas outside cities and towns
Many rural residents depend on farming and livestock for their livelihood.
Muitos residentes rurais dependem da agricultura e criação de gado para sua subsistência.
Synonyms
country dwellerscountryside inhabitantsagricultural workersfarmers
Antonyms
urban residentscity dwellersmetropolitan inhabitants

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
residentes rurais
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
moradores da zona rural
Common alternative phrasing
São Paulo
residentes rurais
Standard term used in formal contexts
Portugal
residentes rurais / habitantes rurais
Both terms equally used; 'gente do campo' more colloquially

Related Idioms & Phrases

back to the land
country folk
the heartland
close to nature
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