Yokel
Nounगँवार, देहाती
Definition
A person from a rural area, often used pejoratively to imply lack of sophistication or education.
Contextual Sentence: "The urban-centric policy often neglected the concerns of the rural yokel, leading to widespread resentment."
💡 Memory Hook (Mnemonic): A yokel says 'yok' — like a chicken clucking in a village.
Synonyms
bumpkin
provincial
rustic
Antonyms
cosmopolitan
sophisticate
urbane