ruralpolitan

plural ruralpolitans

1. An urbanite who moves to the countryside, especially to start an agricultural venture.

   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.

   2007 March 25, Diane Wedner, “On a rural route”, in Los Angeles Times