'rusticator
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rusticate (ˈrʌstɪˌkeɪt) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —vb | |
| 1. | to banish or retire to the country |
| 2. | to make or become rustic in style, behaviour, etc |
| 3. | (tr) architect to finish (an exterior wall) with large blocks of masonry that are separated by deep joints and decorated with a bold, usually textured, design |
| 4. | (Brit) (tr) to send down from university for a specified time as a punishment |
| [C17: from Latin rūsticārī, from rūs the country] | |
| rusti'cation | |
| —n | |
| 'rusticator | |
| —n | |
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