Matriculate
/məˈtrɪk.jə.leɪt/noun
To enroll as a member of a college or university.
Did you know?The term 'matriculate' is linked to ancient Roman rites of passage, where young men were ceremonially recognized as adult members of society, marking their entry into a new realm of knowledge and responsibility.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
matriculare
“to enroll or register as a member of a group.”
Medieval Latin
Medieval Latin
matricula
“a list or roll of names, derived from the root meaning 'mother' or 'source'.”
13th Century
Old French
matriculer
“to enroll or register in a school or institution.”
19th Century
English
matriculate
“to formally enroll in a college or university, reflecting a rite of passage.”