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rusticate

/ˈrʌstɪkeɪt/ verb · British & US
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What does rusticate mean?

verb

to make or become rustic; to retire from the world and live in a simpler way, often in a rural area.

Example

"The artist chose to rusticate in the countryside, where she could focus on her painting without distractions."

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