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)