The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word RURALISE
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The straight part
We know that "live in the countryside" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case live in the countryside = ruralise.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does RURALISE mean?
RURALISE verb- To make rural.
- To become rural; to rusticate.