ruralpolitan

English

Etymology

Blend of rural +‎ metropolitan.

Noun

ruralpolitan (plural ruralpolitans)

1. An urbanite who moves to the countryside, especially to start an agricultural venture.
   • 2007 March 25, Diane Wedner, “On a rural route”, in Los Angeles Times:

     These "ruralpolitans" are willing to invest beaucoup bucks to pay for equipment to reap and sow organic vegetables; raise niche crops, such as herbs, grass-fed beef or organic pork; shear sheep or llamas for wool production; or harvest grapes for wine.

Quotations

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