Matriculation — Definition & Meaning

What does matriculation mean?

noun

The act of entering a school or university as a student, especially for the first time. The official registration of students at a school or university.

Example

"The matriculation ceremony marked the beginning of the new academic year."

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Words that share this root

matrix matriculate matriculation matric

What's another word for matriculation?

enrollment registration admission induction initiation entry

What's the opposite of matriculation?

dropout withdrawal exclusion

Rhymes with matriculation

citation education relation relation