Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
rusticate
verb
/ˈrʌs.tɪ.keɪt/
Definition
To spend time living in the country or in a rural area, often for relaxation or to escape urban life.
Examples
- After a hectic year in the city, she decided to rusticate in a small cottage by the lake.
- Many people choose to rusticate during the summer months to recharge their spirits.
- He often rusticates at his grandfather’s farm, far away from the hustle and bustle of city life.
Meaning
Rusticate means to leave the city and live in the countryside, enjoying the simple, rural lifestyle.
Synonyms
- Retreat
- Seclude
- Escape
- Leave the city
