1. a person who lives in or advocates for rural areas and rural life
2. an artist or writer who depicts rural themes and countryside scenes
Usage: art; literature

Examples

• The ruralist moved to the countryside to escape city life.
• As a committed ruralist, she opposed urban development in farming areas.
• The painter was known as a ruralist for his depictions of farm life.
• Many ruralists believe small towns offer a better quality of life.
• The ruralist movement in art celebrated simple country living.
• He became a ruralist after inheriting his grandfather’s farm.