Matie n.
1. (S.Afr.) a student at Stellenbosch University in the Western Cape.
 | Olivia’s African Diary 10: Their own nickname is ‘Matie.’ Their spirit, songs, and cheers seemed much like those of American students. | |
| Sun. Star 27 Oct. 16: As one of the eight Maties who wanted to meet the ANC youth, I do not understand the grounds on which our visit is opposed [DSAE]. | |
| in Cape Times 20 May 9: As a member of the ANC, I am proud to be an old Matie [DSAE]. |
2. attrib. use of sense 1.
| Cathartic (University of Cape Town) Sept. 4: We believe that the recent protest on the part of the S.R.C. to the Maatie University, re the name ‘Ikey,’ which has been applied to us at Inter-Varsity, has caused considerable criticism in ’Varsity circles [DSAE]. | |
| Varsity Spirit 52: The game started in a fresh burst of rain with Varsity taking play into Matie territory with a concerted forward rush. But Stellenbosch retaliated. | |
| Summary of World Broadcasts 6 Dec. [BBC radio] A group of five Matie (University of Stellenbosch) and four Ikey (University of Cape Town) students [etc.]. |
In compounds
Stellenbosch University; the town of Stellenbosch.
![[SA]](/static/img/flags/sa.png "South Africa") | Cape Argus (S. Afr.) 8 Mar. 7: Matieland banishes Jumbo. A farewell ceremony was held at Wilgenhof hostel, Stellenbosch, yesterday in honour of a resident who has been suspended by the university authorities [DSAE]. | |
| in Daily Dispatch 12 Oct. (Indaba) 7: Down Matieland [way] they call it wine tasting, but upstairs in my head I knew I was drinking wine a distinct difference between tasting the stuff and pushing the glass away [DSAE]. |