Rusticating: meaning, definitions and examples
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rusticating
[ rʌstəˌkeɪtɪŋ ]
social behavior
Rusticating refers to the act of living or spending time in the countryside, away from the hustle and bustle of urban life. This term often conveys a desire for a simpler, more peaceful lifestyle that involves agricultural activities or leisure in rural settings. It can also imply a return to one's roots or a connection with nature.
Synonyms
country life, countryside living, rural lifestyle
Examples of usage
- After years in the city, they decided to start rusticating in the mountains.
- He prefers rusticating during his summer vacations rather than going to busy tourist spots.
- The couple aimed at rusticating their lifestyle by moving to a small village.
Translations
Translations of the word "rusticating" in other languages:
🇵🇹 rusticar
🇮🇳 गांव में रहना
🇩🇪 ländlich leben
🇮🇩 hidup di pedesaan
🇺🇦 жити в селі
🇵🇱 żyć na wsi
🇯🇵 田舎に住む
🇫🇷 vivre à la campagne
🇪🇸 vivir en el campo
🇹🇷 kırsalda yaşamak
🇰🇷 시골에서 살다
🇸🇦 العيش في الريف
🇨🇿 žít na venkově
🇸🇰 žiť na vidieku
🇨🇳 住在乡村
🇸🇮 živeti na podeželju
🇮🇸 búa á landsbyggð
🇰🇿 ауылда өмір сүру
🇬🇪 სოფლად ცხოვრება
🇦🇿 kənddə yaşamaq
🇲🇽 vivir en el campo
Word origin
The term 'rusticating' originates from the Latin word 'rusticus,' meaning 'of the country' or 'rural.' The Latin term itself derives from 'rus,' which refers to 'the open land, countryside, or farm.' In English, 'rusticate' emerged around the late 16th century, primarily used in architectural contexts to describe the technique of giving a rough appearance to stonework, akin to rural structures. Over time, the meaning evolved to encompass a broader social context of retreating to the countryside for leisure or a lifestyle change. The concept of rustication is also tied to romantic notions of nature and simplicity, reflecting a longstanding human desire to escape urban environments in favor of natural surroundings.
Word Frequency Rank
At position #41,615, 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.
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