Finesentence logo

Rusticate: meaning, definitions and examples

🏞️
Add to dictionary

rusticate

 

[ ˈrʌstɪkeɪt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

to send to the country

To expel a student from a university, typically for disciplinary reasons. The student is sent to the countryside away from the university environment. This action is usually temporary and serves as a punishment for misconduct.

Synonyms

banish, exclude, suspend

Examples of usage

  • He was rusticated for a semester due to his involvement in the protest.
  • The university decided to rusticate the student for cheating on the exam.
Context #2 | Verb

to give a rustic appearance

To make something look old or outdated, often by intentionally roughening its surface or edges. This technique is commonly used in interior design or architecture to create a vintage or antique look.

Synonyms

age, distress, weather

Examples of usage

  • The furniture was rusticated to give it a more rustic feel.
  • The walls of the house were rusticated to mimic an ancient structure.

Translations

Translations of the word "rusticate" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mudar-se para o campo

🇮🇳 गांव में जाना

🇩🇪 aufs Land ziehen

🇮🇩 pindah ke pedesaan

🇺🇦 переїжджати в село

🇵🇱 przenieść się na wieś

🇯🇵 田舎に引っ越す

🇫🇷 déménager à la campagne

🇪🇸 mudarse al campo

🇹🇷 kırsal bölgeye taşınmak

🇰🇷 시골로 이사하다

🇸🇦 الانتقال إلى الريف

🇨🇿 přestěhovat se na venkov

🇸🇰 presťahovať sa na vidiek

🇨🇳 搬到乡下

🇸🇮 preseliti se na podeželje

🇮🇸 flytja út í sveitina

🇰🇿 ауылға көшу

🇬🇪 გადასვლა სოფელში

🇦🇿 kəndə köçmək

🇲🇽 mudarse al campo

Word origin

The word 'rusticate' originated from the Latin word 'rusticatus', which means 'to live in the country'. It was first recorded in English in the mid-17th century. The term was initially used to describe the act of sending a student to live in the countryside as a form of punishment. Over time, the meaning expanded to include giving a rustic appearance to objects or buildings. Today, 'rusticate' is commonly used in academic settings and design industries.

See also: rusticize.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,808, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.