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ma·​tric·​u·​la | \ mə‧ˈtrikyələ \
plural -s

Definition of matricula

1 : a list or other register of the names of individuals that make up or belong to some group or category
2 : a certificate of enrollment in a matricula

Other Words from matricula

matricular \ -​lə(r) \ adjective

History and Etymology for matricula

Late Latin, from matric-, matrix list (from Latin, womb, uterus) + Latin -ula

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“Matricula.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/matricula. Accessed 6 Oct. 2022.

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