rustication
- noun
- /ˌrʌstəˈkeɪʃən/
:
vida campestre
- Some poets have found inspiration in rustication, far from the distractions of urban living.
Examples
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She enjoys rustication during the summer months.
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The novel describes a man's gradual rustication as he embraces the rhythms of the countryside.
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After a long career in the city, he chose rustication to enjoy a quieter, rural life.
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After years in the city, he craved rustication.
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After spending years in the city, she finally decided to enjoy a summer of rustication at her family's cottage in the countryside.
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Many people seek rustication to escape the hustle and bustle of urban life and to reconnect with nature.
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His summer rustication involved long hikes, gardening, and relaxing by the river.
Synonyms
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1.1
Land and views outside towns and cities with fields and farms
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3.5
A simple life in the countryside near nature and fresh air
The features and way of life found in the countryside
Antonyms
How Rural
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Rustication comes from the Latin word rusticus, which means 'country' and is the same root as rustic. So rustication can mean choosing to live in the countryside to enjoy a quieter, rural life.