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rusticism

rusticism noun: a rustic custom or characteristic.

Noun

rusticism (plural rusticisms)

  1. A rustic custom or characteristic.
    • In Scotland, one of the purposes of a university education and rhetoric was to rid the students of their Scottish rusticisms.2013, Theresa Enos, Encyclopedia of Rhetoric and Composition
    • Other higher-end properties, like the hotels Budir, Ranga and Glymur, offer Old World charm or slightly tacky rusticism.2015 June 18, Hannah Goldfield, “In Iceland, Seeking a Luxury Hotel Amid the Rustic Charm”, in New York Times

Forms of rusticism

pluralrusticisms

Origin of rusticism

From rustic + -ism.

Questions about rusticism

What does rusticism mean?
Rusticism means a rustic custom or characteristic.
What part of speech is rusticism?
Rusticism is a noun.
What is the plural of rusticism?
The plural of rusticism is rusticisms.

Words near rusticism in the dictionary

  1. rusticators
  2. rusticise
  3. rusticised
  4. rusticises
  5. rusticising
  6. rusticism
  7. rusticisms
  8. rusticities
  9. rusticity
  10. rusticization
  11. rusticize

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