Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun rustication

5 senses of rustication

Sense 1
rustication -- (the condition naturally attaching to life in the country)
       => condition, status -- (a state at a particular time; "a condition (or state) of disrepair"; "the current status of the arms negotiations")

Sense 2
rustication -- (the construction of masonry or brickwork in a rustic manner)
       => construction, building -- (the act of constructing something; "during the construction we had to take a detour"; "his hobby was the building of boats")

Sense 3
rustication -- (the action of retiring to and living in the country)
       => retirement -- (withdrawal from your position or occupation)

Sense 4
rustication -- (temporary dismissal of a student from a university)
       => suspension, temporary removal -- (a temporary debarment (from a privilege or position etc))

Sense 5
rustication -- (banishment into the country)
       => banishment, proscription -- (rejection by means of an act of banishing or proscribing someone)

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