seminar
verbEtymology From German Seminar, from Latin sēminārium, from sēmen (“seed”). Compare seminary.
1
To participate in or lead a seminar.
seminar
nounUS /ˈsɛmɪnɑɹ/ · UK /ˈsɛmɪnɑː/
Etymology From German Seminar, from Latin sēminārium, from sēmen (“seed”). Compare seminary.
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.
- Synonyms
- ovular
- Derived terms
- e-seminar, feminar, proseminar, seminarlike, teleseminar, webinar