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rus

n. uncountable
C2 Proficiency US //ˈɹəs// rus Literary

n. the countryside or a rural area, especially when described in a poetic or old-fashioned way. It is often used to contrast the quiet life of the country with the busy life of the city.

n. the countryside or rural areas, particularly when viewed as a setting for pastoral life or in contrast to urban environments. Often used in literary or classical contexts to evoke a sense of rustic simplicity.


SIMPLE

He dreamed of leaving the city for the peace of the rus.

CONTEXTUAL

The poet spent his final years in the rus, finding inspiration in the rolling hills and quiet meadows far from the capital.

COMPLEX

In classical literature, the tension between urbs and rus serves as a recurring motif, highlighting the perceived moral purity of the country against the perceived corruption of the city.

Synonyms
Usage

Typically used in literary or academic contexts; often contrasted with 'urbs' (the city).

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