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webinar

|web-i-nar|

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🇺🇸

/ˈwɛbɪˌnɑr/

🇬🇧

/ˈwɛbɪˌnɑː/

online seminar

Etymology
Etymology Information

'webinar' originates from the combination of 'web' and 'seminar', where 'web' refers to the World Wide Web and 'seminar' refers to a meeting for discussion or training.

Historical Evolution

'webinar' was coined in the late 20th century as internet technology advanced, allowing seminars to be conducted online.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'an online seminar', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a seminar conducted over the internet.

The company hosted a webinar to discuss the new product launch.

Synonyms

Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45