rustics
|rus-tics|
/ˈrʌstɪks/
(rustic)
country simplicity
Etymology
'rustic' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'rusticus,' where 'rus' meant 'country (countryside)'.
'rustic' changed from Latin 'rusticus' into Old French 'rustique' and Middle English forms such as 'rustik,' eventually becoming the modern English word 'rustic'.
Initially, it meant 'of or belonging to the countryside,' but over time it also came to mean 'simple or unsophisticated' and acquired additional senses such as 'having a rough or coarse finish' in architectural contexts.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
plural of 'rustic': people from the countryside; country-dwellers; (often) people regarded as unsophisticated or coarse.
The fair attracted many rustics from the surrounding villages.
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Adjective 1
adjective form of 'rustic': relating to the countryside; simple, unsophisticated, or roughly finished.
As an adjective, 'rustic' describes a simple, country style.
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Last updated: 2026/01/05 19:14