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seminarian

American

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

Also seminarist

noun

a student in a theological seminary.

seminarian British

/ ˌsɛmɪˈnɛərɪən /

noun

a student at a seminary

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Etymology

Origin of seminarian

First recorded in 1575–85; seminary + -an

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seminarian

This time, they’re pinning their dreams on state Rep. James Talarico, a seminarian and viral sensation.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 30, 2026

“Scripture says you can’t love God and hate other people,” Talarico, a seminarian, said in a sermon posted on TikTok in December 2025.

From Salon ● Aug. 14, 2026

Its leader is Presbyterian seminarian Richard Ackerman, 23, known online as Redeemed Zoomer or RZ.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 25, 2026

The former seminarian, whose grandfather was a Baptist preacher, "has the right, wonderful principles and all of the plans to put into effect that will make the country great again," she said.

From Barron's ● Jun. 13, 2026

Bobby’s aide or so-called second at the tournament was his close friend and fellow Jack Collins student William Lombardy, a portly twenty-year-old seminarian who was studying to become a Roman Catholic priest.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady

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