Definition

To move to or reside in a rural area, often for a period of time.

Example

After years of city life, they decided to rusticate in the countryside for the summer.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I’ve been thinking about how nice it would be to rusticate for a while.

That sounds great! A break in the countryside could be refreshing.

Exactly! I just need to find a quiet place to relax and enjoy nature.

Let me know if you find somewhere — I might join you!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

To suspend a student from a university or to send someone to live in the countryside.

Example

After failing his exams, he was rusticated for a year and had to move to a rural area.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you hear that they might rusticate some students for bad behavior?

Yeah, I heard about that; it's pretty serious.

I wonder how they decide who to rusticate and for what reasons.

Root Explanation

Rusticate → It is formed from "rusticus" (meaning rural or rustic) and the suffix "-ate" (indicating to make or to become). The word "rusticate" means to make something rural or to give it a rustic character.

Memory Tip

Think of making something more 'rural' or 'country-like' — 'rusticus' relates to the countryside, and '-ate' means to make.

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