agrestis

/əˈɡrɛstɪs/

Definitions

1. adjective

rustic or relating to the countryside

“The agrestis poet wrote about the beauty of rural landscapes.”

2. noun

a rustic or country-dwelling person

“The agrestis people of the village lived simple lives.”

3. noun

a rustic or country-dwelling person, especially one of low social status

“In ancient times, the agrestis class was considered inferior to the patrician class.”

Synonyms

  • country
  • rustic

Antonyms

  • civilized
  • urban