matriculant
noun/məˈtrɪkjulənt/
/məˈtrɪkjulənt/
(South African English)- a student who has passed the last exam in the final year of school (matric)
- Every year, thousands of matriculants gain access to higher education.
Word OriginMid 19th century: from matriculate + -ant.Want to learn more?
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