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ruralize

verb
ru·​ral·​ize | \ ˈru̇rəˌlÄ«z, ˈrür-\
-ed/-ing/-s

Definition of ruralize

transitive verb

: to make rural : give a rural appearance to

intransitive verb

: to go into the country : rusticate ruralizing with my ancient cousin — Lippincott's Magazine

First Known Use of ruralize

1761, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense

History and Etymology for ruralize

rural entry 1 + -ize

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