noun
seminar
SEM-ih-nar/ˈsemɪnɑːr/
A meeting for studying and discussing a particular topic.
The small group discusses a book in a seminar.
Etymology
The 'plant nursery' or 'breeding ground' image was applied to a professor's group of research students. The term later broadened to a meeting for study or discussion.
In context
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More examples
- She attended a seminar on restoring old photographs.
- Each seminar included a short presentation and questions.
- The university offered a weekly history seminar.
Forms
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