adjective
- not relating to or located in a metropolitan area; rural or small-town
Usage: often used in government and demographic contexts
Examples
- The study compared healthcare access in metro and nonmetro counties.
- Nonmetro areas often face challenges with internet connectivity.
- The unemployment rate was higher in nonmetro regions last year.
- Many young people migrate from nonmetro communities to cities for work.
- Federal funding was allocated specifically for nonmetro development projects.
- The census data showed population decline in several nonmetro counties.