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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.

7 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈsɛmɪnɑɹ/General-American/ˈsɛmɪnɑː/Received-Pronunciation
  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.
Where this word comes from

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

verb/ˈsɛmɪnɑɹ/General-American/ˈsɛmɪnɑː/Received-Pronunciation
  1. To participate in or lead a seminar.

    intransitive
Where this word comes from

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

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