seminarian

American  

[sem-uh-nair-ee-uhn] / ˌsɛm əˈnɛər i ən /

Also seminarist

noun

1. a student in a theological seminary.

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Etymology

Origin of seminarian

First recorded in 1575–85; seminary + -an

Example Sentences

Though first and foremost a seminarian, Khamenei read widely and kept varied company.

From The Wall Street Journal

"I am an individual with many faults and shortcomings and truly a minor seminarian," he admitted in his first speech in office.

From BBC

“I am an individual with many faults and shortcomings and truly a minor seminarian.”

From Los Angeles Times

Talarico-like candidates are busting out across the U.S., if few in his seminarian mold.

From The Wall Street Journal

Catholic life with activities like volunteering for Eucharistic ministry or buying textbooks for seminarians.

From Los Angeles Times