deruralisation

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A form of deruralization — The abandonment of the countryside by its population.

Opposite
ruralisation
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Meanings

nounderuralisation (uncountable)
  1. alternativeuncountableAlternative form of deruralization.

Synonyms & antonyms

Origin

From de- + ruralisation.

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APA

deruralisation. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/deruralisation

MLA

“deruralisation.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/deruralisation. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “deruralisation,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/deruralisation.

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