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Word of the Day – Nostrification

By May 23, 2020Word of the Day

Nostrification (noun)

nos-trif-ik-ay-shun

(rare) With reference to (especially central) European universities: the action or process of recognizing foreign degrees.

Late 19th century. From post-classical Latin nostrificatio (frequently in Hungarian sources) from nostrificat-, past participial stem of nostrificare + -io.

Example sentences

“He had to go through a nostrification process which meant sitting on more exam.”

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