hicktown

Example:The provincial town faced challenges similar to those of other hicktowns.

Definition:a town that is remote and often considered backward in comparison to larger, more cosmopolitan centers

Example:The small town had its quirks, but it was still a hicktown at heart.

Definition:a small town is a rural community, often characterized by little diversity and often remote from larger urban centers

Example:The country town was a hicktown, though it had its own charm.

Definition:a town in a rural area, typically a small or medium-sized settlement

Example:The rustic community was, in effect, a hicktown.

Definition:a community characterized by a simple, country lifestyle, often lacking urban amenities