seminars
|sem-i-nar|
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/ˈsɛmɪnɑr/
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/ˈsɛmɪnɑː/
(seminar)
discussion meeting
Etymology
'seminar' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'seminarium', where 'semen' meant 'seed'.
'seminar' changed from German 'Seminar' (used in 19th-century German universities) and entered English from German; ultimately derived from the Latin 'seminarium'.
Initially, it meant 'seed plot' or 'nursery', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a meeting for study or discussion'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a university or college class, often small, led by a teacher or expert and centered on discussion, presentations, or student participation.
Graduate students often take seminars to discuss recent research in their field.
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Noun 2
a meeting or series of meetings for instruction, information exchange, or professional training on a particular topic, often attended by specialists or practitioners.
The company organizes seminars on workplace safety for all employees.
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Last updated: 2025/12/22 20:48