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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024sem•i•nar /ˈsɛməˌnɑr/USA pronunciation n. [countable]- Educationa group of advanced students doing original research under the guidance of a faculty member.
- Educationa course or subject of study for such students.
- any meeting for exchanging information:a seminar on writing classes.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024sem•i•nar (sem′ə när′),USA pronunciation n. - Educationa small group of students, as in a university, engaged in advanced study and original research under a member of the faculty and meeting regularly to exchange information and hold discussions.
- Educationthe gathering place of such a group.
- Educationa meeting of such a group.
- Educationa course or subject of study for advanced graduate students.
- any meeting for exchanging information and holding discussions.
- Latin sēminārium seminary
- German
- 1885–90, American.
Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: seminar /ˈsɛmɪˌnɑː/ n - a small group of students meeting regularly under the guidance of a tutor, professor, etc, to exchange information, discuss theories, etc
- one such meeting or the place in which it is held
- a higher course for postgraduates
- any group or meeting for holding discussions or exchanging information
Etymology: 19th Century: via German from Latin sēminārium seminary |