seminar

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A class held for advanced studies in which students meet regularly to discuss original research, under the guidance of a professor.
  2. A meeting held for the exchange of useful information by members of a common business community.
verb
  1. To participate in or lead a seminar.

Pronunciation

/ˈsɛmɪnɑɹ/ /ˈsɛmɪnɑː/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-seminar.wav

Word forms

seminar seminars seminaring seminared

Etymology

From German Seminar, from Latin sēminārium, from sēmen (“seed”). Compare seminary.

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