Matie

British  

/ ˈmɑːtɪ /

noun

1. informal a student at the University of Stellenbosch, esp one representing the University in a sport

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Etymology

Origin of Matie

perhaps from Afrikaans tamatie tomato, from the red colour of the rugby jersey

Example Sentences

Matiullah Matie, 40, had become well known locally after serving as a sort of liaison between new Afghan arrivals and Marathon County, in central Wisconsin.

From Washington Times

Mr. Matie’s efforts to act as a leader in the evacuee community made him somewhat of a local political celebrity.

From Washington Times

Mr. Matie has also met with Wisconsin Lt.

From Washington Times

In a Facebook page, Mr. Matie identified himself as a former senior advisor to the upper house of Afghanistan’s National Assembly, and says he’s now “Afghans community leader in Wausau.”

From Washington Times

A profile in the Daily Herald on Jan. 31 said Mr. Matie arrived with his wife and six children.

From Washington Times