Rusticism

Origin

en + -rustic + ism

Full definition of rusticism

Noun

1. A rustic custom or characteristic.
• 2013, Theresa Enos, Encyclopedia of Rhetoric and Composition, In Scotland, one of the purposes of a university education and rhetoric was to rid the students of their Scottish rusticisms.
• June 18, 2015, Hannah Goldfield, In Iceland, Seeking a Luxury Hotel Amid the Rustic Charm, Other higher-end properties, like the hotels Budir, Ranga and Glymur, offer Old World charm or slightly tacky rusticism.