seminar

nounverbcommon in dialogue

United Kingdom//ˈsɛmɪnɑː//
United States//ˈsɛmɪnɑɹ//

A class held for advanced studies in which students meet regularly to discuss original research, under the guidance of a professor.

noun

1
A class held for advanced studies in which students meet regularly to discuss original research, under the guidance of a professor.
Students attended a seminar on climate change.
She gave a guest lecture during the philosophy seminar.
2
A meeting held for the exchange of useful information by members of a common business community.
The company hosted a training seminar for new employees.

Etymology

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

verb

1
To participate in or lead a seminar.

Forms

plural: seminars
past tense: seminared
past participle: seminared
present participle: seminaring
third person singular: seminars

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seminar · A class held for advanced studies in which students meet regularly to discuss original research, under the guidance of a professor.

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