ruritanian
Britishadjective
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of or relating to Ruritania
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involving adventure, romance, and intrigue
noun
Example Sentences
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But the principality’s lingering image as a Ruritanian outpost disturbs the family as it looks out from Vaduz castle on a thriving country smoothly run by supply-side economists, bankers and industrialists.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026
Like them, he is kitted out in a Ruritanian livery – a purple tailcoat with dovegrey waistcoast and trousers – that matches the hotel’s decor.
From The Guardian • Jan. 28, 2021
The bizarre Ruritanian state of Freedonia, in deepest central Europe, is enduring a continuous and worsening economic crisis and forever on the verge of war with its equally belligerent neighbour Sylvania.
From The Guardian • Mar. 12, 2020
They come into conflict with Roderick Sliit, the vaguely Ruritanian, adult leader of Superia, who has imperial designs on their territory.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 2, 2014
"And now the Ruritanian," said Lady Franks eagerly.
From Aaron's Rod by Lawrence, D. H. (David Herbert)
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