seminar

[sem-uh-nahr]

noun

1. a small group of students, as in a university, engaged in advanced study and original research under a member of the faculty and meeting regularly to exchange information and hold discussions.

2. the gathering place of such a group.

3. a meeting of such a group.

4. a course or subject of study for advanced graduate students.

5. any meeting for exchanging information and holding discussions.

seminar

/ ˈsɛmɪˌnɑː /

noun

1. a small group of students meeting regularly under the guidance of a tutor, professor, etc, to exchange information, discuss theories, etc

2. one such meeting or the place in which it is held

3. a higher course for postgraduates

4. any group or meeting for holding discussions or exchanging information

Word History and Origins

Origin of seminar¹

1885–90, < German < Latin sēminārium seminary

Word History and Origins

Origin of seminar¹

C19: via German from Latin sēminārium _seminary

Example Sentences

Even Bellamy's media interviews can turn into tactical seminars, and it seems like his conversations with former team-mates often go that way too.

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Our undercover reporter Ana, and 34 other recruits, were asked to attend secret online seminars which would "prepare operatives".

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He often sounded like a social worker, or a panelist at a self-improvement seminar.

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Professor Kevin Waite had just finished a seminar on the run-up to the American Civil War on Friday morning when a student cautiously raised her hand.

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The retreat isn’t officially open yet, but Kitsch says his sister plans to host a weeklong yoga seminar and other activities for sober women.

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