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RURAL [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2006-07-31
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Motor Vehicles and Bicycles
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- station wagon
1, record 1, English, station%20wagon
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Body: Closed. Rear shape is designed in order to give a larger interior volume. Hood/Roof: Fixed, rigid roof. A portion of the roof may, however, be openable. Accommodation: 4 or more seats in at least 2 rows. The row or rows of seats may have forward-foldable backs or be removable to provide a load platform. Doors: 2 or 4 side doors and a rear opening. Windows: 4 or more side windows. 1, record 1, English, - station%20wagon
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- familiale
1, record 1, French, familiale
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- voiture familiale 2, record 1, French, voiture%20familiale
correct, feminine noun
- break 1, record 1, French, break
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Automobile fermée dont l'arrière présente un hayon relevable et une banquette amovible formant plancher. 3, record 1, French, - familiale
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Break. Langue technique. 3, record 1, French, - familiale
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
"Familiale et break" ont été entérinés par le Comité de linguistique de Radio-Canada et le Secrétariat d'État du Canada. 4, record 1, French, - familiale
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Carrosserie: Fermée. La forme arrière est disposée de façon à offrir un grand volume intérieur. Capote/Toit: Toit rigide fixe. Toutefois, une partie du toit peut être ouvrante. Places assises: 4 ou plus, sur au moins 2 rangées de sièges. La ou les rangées de sièges peuvent avoir le dossier escamotable vers l'avant ou être démontables pour former une plateforme de chargement. Portes: 2 ou 4 portes latérales et une ouverture arrière. Fenêtres: 4 fenêtres latérales ou plus. 1, record 1, French, - familiale
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Vehículos automotores y bicicletas
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- coche familiar
1, record 1, Spanish, coche%20familiar
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- rural 2, record 1, Spanish, rural
correct, feminine noun, Argentina
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2003-12-23
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Agriculture - General
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- rural
1, record 2, English, rural
correct, adjective
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Rural is (a) comprehensive term; in its widest meaning it implies open country whether uninhabited or sparsely settled; more narrowly it suggests agricultural pursuits or simple community life. 2, record 2, English, - rural
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Agriculture - Généralités
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- rural
1, record 2, French, rural
correct, adjective
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Qui concerne la vie dans les campagnes, qui concerne les paysans. 2, record 2, French, - rural
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Agricultura - Generalidades
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- rural
1, record 2, Spanish, rural
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Relativo al campo. 1, record 2, Spanish, - rural
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