georgic

/ˈdʒɔːrdʒɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or characteristic of Georgics, a didactic poem by Virgil; describing or imitating rural life

“The novelist’s georgic descriptions of the countryside evoked a strong sense of nostalgia in the reader.”

2. noun

a poem or treatise on farming or country life

“The poet’s georgic was a comprehensive guide to sustainable agriculture.”

Synonyms

  • agrarian
  • pastoral
  • rustic

Antonyms

  • industrial
  • urban