Simple Definition of rustic

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rustic

1 of 2

adjective

1
: of, relating to, or suitable for the country or people who live in the country
The inn has a rustic atmosphere.
a rustic village
2
: made of rough wood
simple, rustic furniture

rustic

2 of 2

noun

plural rustics
: a person who lives in the country

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“Rustic.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/rustic. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.

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