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matriculation

/məˌtrɪk.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/
ma · tric · u · la · tion
Plural:matriculations
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• noun

1

The formal act or process of enrolling or being admitted as a student at a college or university.

Example

"All incoming freshmen are required to attend the formal matriculation ceremony in the main chapel before classes begin."

2

South African The final year of secondary school, or the qualification and examination completed at the end of secondary education that qualifies a student for university entrance.

Example

"She studied diligently throughout the year to pass her matriculation with distinction and secure a scholarship."

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matricaria
matricide
matriculate
matriculation
matrimonial
matrimonially
matrimony

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 16th century from Medieval Latin matriculationem, from matriculare ('to register'), derived from Late Latin matricula ('public roll or register'), a diminutive of matrix ('womb, source, or list').

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