Ruritan National is an organization that serves rural America and promotes community service and civic engagement. Synonyms for Ruritan National include rural community organization, rural service group, rural civic group or rural volunteer organization. While there may be slight differences in the focus and activities of each organization, all share the common goal of supporting and improving rural communities. An example of such organization is the Rural Services Network, which is a network of organizations in the UK that works to support rural communities and provide them with essential services. Other synonyms for Ruritan National may include rural development groups or rural advocacy organizations.