'ruralism' originates from the Latin word 'ruralis,' where 'rur-' meant 'country' or 'open land.'

'ruralis' transformed into the French word 'ruralisme,' and eventually became the modern English word 'ruralism.'

Initially, it meant 'pertaining to the countryside,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a way of life or set of values associated with rural areas.'