Definition of matriculate

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ma·tric·u·late    (m-trky-lt) KEY  

tr. & intr.v.
ma·tric·u·lat·ed , ma·tric·u·lat·ing , ma·tric·u·lates

To admit or be admitted into a group, especially a college or university.

NOUN:
(-lt, -lt)

One who is admitted as a student to a college or university.

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ETYMOLOGY:
From Medieval Latin mtrculre , mtrcult-, from Late Latin mtrcula, list, diminutive of mtrx , mtrc- ; see matrix

OTHER FORMS:
ma·tricu·lation (Noun)

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