English edit

Etymology edit

Blend of rural +‎ metropolitan.

Noun edit

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 edit