ru·ral·ize
| \ ˈru̇rəˌlīz, ˈrür- \
-ed/-ing/-s
Definition of ruralize
: to make rural : give a rural appearance to
: to go into the country : rusticate
ruralizing with my ancient cousin — Lippincott's Magazine
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The first known use of ruralize was in 1761
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