matie
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A person connected to Stellenbosch University, for example a student or supporter
- proper noun
- South African
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matie
- My friend is a proud matie from Stellenbosch University.
Examples
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He became a matie after enrolling at Stellenbosch University last year.
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The maties organized a charity drive to support local schools in Stellenbosch.
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As a proud matie, she wore her university colors to every sports event.
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Are you a matie as well?
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As a proud matie, she wore her university colors to every sports event.
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He became a matie after enrolling at Stellenbosch University last year.
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The maties organized a charity drive to support local schools in Stellenbosch.
Surface Forms
matie main
Etymology
Matie is also the campus nickname Maties, used for students, graduates, and supporters of Stellenbosch University. A helpful way to remember it is to think of it like 'mate' — a friend or member of the university, so a matie is someone who belongs to the Stellenbosch community.
