Ruritanian
/ (ˌrʊərɪˈteɪnɪən, -njən) /
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adjective
of or relating to Ruritania
involving adventure, romance, and intrigue
noun
a native or inhabitant of Ruritania
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Words nearby Ruritanian
rural route, rural science, rural sociology, Rurik, Ruritania, Ruritanian, ruru, Rus., ruse, rush, rush candle
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How to use Ruritanian in a sentence
To return to our Ruritanian loan, which we left being underwritten.
International Finance|Hartley Withers"You have heard me speak of the Ruritanian Relief Fund," she said in a splendid off-hand tone.