sem·i·nar 
(sĕmə-när′)
(sĕmə-när′)n.
1.
a. A course of study for a small group of students in a college or graduate school, often entailing research under the guidance of a professor.
b. The group of students in such a course.
c. A scheduled meeting of such a group.
2. A meeting for an exchange of ideas; a conference.
[German, from Latin sēminārium, seed plot; see SEMINARY.]