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

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

From Los Angeles Times

In time, it became a residence for young seminarians and is now part of Mount St. Mary’s campus, on this Boulevard of Broken Dreams and Leases.

From Los Angeles Times

Francis was addressing an assembly of the Italian bishops conference, which recently approved a new document outlining training for Italian seminarians.

From Seattle Times

But when Suarez did his military service as a young seminarian, he kept his Bible hidden, fearing it would get confiscated.

From Seattle Times

The seminarian has remained in touch with Francis and recently wrote him saying he was “exhausted” with the process but had nevertheless appealed to Spain’s Supreme Court.

From Seattle Times