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Ruritanian

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Ru·ri·ta·ni·an  (rr-tn-n)
adj.
Of, relating to, or having the characteristics of a mythical place of high, typically comic-opera romance: designed Ruritanian uniforms for the honor guard.
[After Ruritania, imaginary realm in the novel The Prisoner of Zenda by Anthony Hope.]
Ruritanian [ˌrʊərɪˈteɪnɪən -njən]
adj
1. (Placename) (Literary & Literary Critical Terms) of or relating to Ruritania
2. (Placename) (Literary & Literary Critical Terms) involving adventure, romance, and intrigue
n
(Social Science / Peoples) (Literary & Literary Critical Terms) a native or inhabitant of Ruritania
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.Ruritanian - an imaginary inhabitant of Ruritania
Adj.1.Ruritanian - of or pertaining to or characteristic of Ruritania (or any other imaginary country)
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But the initial idea for using the hall in this way came in 2005 from Arthur Black and fellow Belle Epoche enthusiasts in the Merseyside Ruritanian Society.
Spring Ball at St George's Hall by Liverpool Echo (Liverpool, England)
The Friends are delighted to provide theatre-goers with another chance to see this hilarious swashbuckling Ruritanian romance, this time in the comfort of the village hall.
IN BRIEF: Zenda returns to village hall by Evening Gazette (Middlesbrough, England)
 
 
 
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