(As a mass noun) labour or manufacture based in or involving the country, especially agriculture; (as a count noun) an industry or business based in or involving the country.
Origin
Mid 18th century; earliest use found in General Evening Post.
Definition of rural industry in US English:
rural industry
noun
(As a mass noun) labour or manufacture based in or involving the country, especially agriculture; (as a count noun) an industry or business based in or involving the country.
Origin
Mid 18th century; earliest use found in General Evening Post.