Cryptic crossword clue
Rude learner is in place of worship, about to be ejected 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word CHURLISH

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The straight part
We know that "Rude" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case rude = churlish.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does CHURLISH mean?

CHURLISH adjective
  1. Of or pertaining to a serf, peasant, or rustic.
  2. Rude, surly, ungracious.
  3. Stingy or grudging.
  4. (of soil) Difficult to till, lacking pliancy; unmanageable.

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