[ˌruːrɪˈtænɪə]

Definitions

1. noun

a small, picturesque, and romanticized country, especially one in Eastern Europe, often associated with a mythical or idealized past

“The novel was set in a far-off ruritania, where the protagonist encountered a mysterious stranger.”

2. noun

a region or country considered to be remote, rustic, or unsophisticated

“The artist’s ruritania village was a place where time stood still and the locals lived off the land.”