What is another word for rustics?
Pronunciation: [ɹˈʌstɪks] (IPA) 
Rustics can be referred to as individuals who live a simple life, often in rural areas. A few synonyms that can be used to describe rustics are countrymen, peasants, bumpkins, yokels, hicks, and hillbillies. All of these words indicate an individual who usually lacks sophistication or refinement and lives in a non-urban region. Some other synonyms that can be used to refer to rustics include rural folk, down-home individuals, and country bumpkins. Each of these words can be used in varying contexts and situations, although they all generally refer to someone who is associated with a more rural lifestyle.
