rustication
ˌrʌstɪˈkeɪʃən
Definition

Definition of rustication - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
academic penaltyTECH.UKtemporary suspension from university as a punishmentTECH.UK
  • His involvement in the prank led to his rustication for a semester..
expulsion suspension
2.
architectureTECH.the construction of masonry or brickwork in a rustic mannerTECH.
  • The building featured rustication on its lower floors.
masonry stonework
3.
retirementRarethe action of retiring to and living in the countryRare
  • After years in the city, she chose rustication.
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  • rustication: the construction of masonry or brickwork in a rustic manner
    the construction of masonry or brickwork in a rustic manner

Origin of rustication

Latin, rusticus (rural)

Examples of rustication in a sentence

  • The university's policy on rustication is very strict.
  • The castle's facade was enhanced by rustication.
  • Rustication added texture to the garden walls.
  • His rustication brought him peace and solitude.
  • Rustication allowed her to reconnect with nature.

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  1. French:exclusion temporaire, bossage, ...
  2. German:vorübergehende Suspendierung, Rustizierung, ...
  3. Italian:sospensione temporanea, bugnato, ...
  4. Spanish:expulsión temporal, rusticación, ...
  5. Portuguese:suspensão temporária, rusticação, ...
  6. Chinese:休学, 粗石砌面, ...
  7. Japanese:停学, ラスティケーション, ...
  8. Arabic:فَصْل مُؤَقَّت, تَحْجِير, ...
  9. Hebrew:הַשָּׁעָיָה, עִיבּוּד מִשְׁטָחֵי אֶבֶן גָּסִים, ...
  10. Russian:отчисление, рустикация, ...
  11. Ukrainian:тимчасове відсторонення, рустикація, ...
  12. Hindi:निलंबन, ग्रामीण निर्माण, ...
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