Rusticate is a term that refers to the act of leaving a city or urban area and moving to a rural area. It can also refer to a period of time spent in a rural area. The term is derived from the Latin word rusticus, which means 'of the country'. The crossword solutions for rusticate are 'BANISH' (6 letters) and 'ruralize' (8 letters). Both terms refer to the act of leaving an urban area and moving to a rural area. BANISH implies a more permanent move, while ruralize implies a temporary move.