1. the quality or condition of being rural; rural characteristics or way of life
2. advocacy of rural life or interests; preference for rural over urban living
3. a rural idiom, custom, or characteristic

Examples

• The author’s novels celebrate the simple ruralism of farm life.
• His political philosophy embraced ruralism over industrial development.
• The painting captured the peaceful ruralism of the countryside.
• She rejected city living in favor of ruralism and self-sufficiency.
• The dialect contained many ruralisms unfamiliar to urban speakers.
• Their lifestyle reflected a deep commitment to ruralism and traditional values.