Ruritanian


Ru·ri·ta·ni·an

R0352100 (ro͝or′ĭ-tā′nē-ən)adj.1. Of or relating to an imagined European kingdom characterized by provincialism, nationalism, and political intrigue: designed Ruritanian uniforms for the honor guard.2. Of or relating to a hypothetical foreign nation, as in discussions of international law or economic theory.
[After Ruritania, , imaginary realm in the novel The Prisoner of Zenda by Anthony Hope.]

Ruritanian

(ˌrʊərɪˈteɪnɪən; -njən) adj1. (Placename) of or relating to Ruritania2. (Literary & Literary Critical Terms) of or relating to Ruritania3. (Placename) involving adventure, romance, and intrigue4. (Literary & Literary Critical Terms) involving adventure, romance, and intriguen5. (Peoples) a native or inhabitant of Ruritania6. (Literary & Literary Critical Terms) a native or inhabitant of Ruritania
Thesaurus
Noun1.Ruritanian - an imaginary inhabitant of Ruritania
Adj.1.Ruritanian - of or pertaining to or characteristic of Ruritania (or any other imaginary country)