Ruritanian Definition
ro͝orĭ-tānē-ən
adjective
Of or relating to an imagined European kingdom characterized by provincialism, nationalism, and political intrigue.
Designed Ruritanian uniforms for the honor guard.
American Heritage
Of, like, or characteristic of some quaint, romantic, unreal place.
Webster's New World
Of or relating to a hypothetical foreign nation, as in discussions of international law or economic theory.
American Heritage
Other Word Forms of Ruritanian
Noun
Singular:
Ruritanian
Plural:
ruritaniansOrigin of Ruritanian
After Ruritania , imaginary realm in the novel The Prisoner of Zenda by Anthony Hope
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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