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Definition of matric

matric

/məˈtrɪk/
ma · tric
Plural:matrics
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• noun

1

South African The final year of secondary school, or the official school-leaving qualification and examination required for university entrance (also used in Australia and parts of South Asia).

Example

"She studied diligently throughout the year to ensure she passed her matric with distinction."

2

South African A student who is in or has just completed the final year of secondary school.

Example

"The departing matrics celebrated the end of their final exams with a formal dance."

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matriarch
matriarchal
matriarchy
matric
matricaria
matricide
matriculate

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 19th century as a colloquial clipping of 'matriculation', which derives from Medieval Latin matriculare ('to enroll'), from Latin matricula ('public register').

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Matric. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/matric
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