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Definition |
people from rural areas, less sophisticated
people |
Examples |
1) He kept looking at those skyscrapers in
New York. A typical country cousin !
2) The new CEO was a bit of a country cousin,
but he was quickly learning the ropes." |
Etymology |
The origin of the phrase is uncertain, but
it is commonly used to describe someone from a rural background. |
Synonyms |
rural bumpkin, rustic yokel |
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