rural-admiring
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/ˈrʊrəl əˈmaɪərɪŋ/
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/ˈrʊərəl əˈmaɪərɪŋ/
Admiration for the countryside
Etymology
'rural-admiring' is a compound word formed from 'rural' and 'admiring'. 'Rural' originates from Latin 'ruralis', meaning 'of the countryside', and 'admiring' comes from Latin 'admirari', meaning 'to wonder at'.
'Rural' evolved from the Latin 'ruralis' through Old French 'rural', while 'admiring' evolved from Latin 'admirari' through Old French 'admirer'.
Initially, 'rural' meant 'of the countryside', and 'admiring' meant 'to wonder at'. The compound 'rural-admiring' retains these meanings, emphasizing admiration for the countryside.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having a deep appreciation or admiration for rural areas or countryside life.
She has a rural-admiring perspective, always preferring the countryside over the city.
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Last updated: 2025/02/28 06:43