seminar

sem·i·nar  (sm-när)

n.

1.

a. A small group of advanced students in a college or graduate school engaged in original research or intensive study under the guidance of a professor who meets regularly with them to discuss their reports and findings.

b. A course of study so pursued.

c. A scheduled meeting of such a group.

2. A meeting for an exchange of ideas; a conference.

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[German, from Latin sminrium, seed plot; see seminary.]

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seminar [ˈsɛmɪˌnɑː]

n

1. (Social Science / Education) a small group of students meeting regularly under the guidance of a tutor, professor, etc., to exchange information, discuss theories, etc.

2. (Social Science / Education) one such meeting or the place in which it is held

3. (Social Science / Education) a higher course for postgraduates

4. any group or meeting for holding discussions or exchanging information

[via German from Latin sēminārium seminary]

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	seminar - any meeting for an exchange of ideas conference - a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)
	2.	seminar - a course offered for a small group of advanced students course, course of instruction, course of study, class - education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings; "he took a course in basket weaving"; "flirting is not unknown in college classes"

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seminar

noun

1. meeting, conference, discussion, summit, convention, forum, symposium, colloquy a series of half-day seminars

2. tutorial, lesson, workshop, study group, session Students are asked to prepare material in advance of each weekly seminar.

Translations

seminar [ˈsemɪnɑːʳ] N (Univ) (= class) → clase f, seminario m; (= conference) → congreso m

seminar [ˈsɛmɪnɑː^r] n → séminaire m

seminar

n → Seminar nt

seminar [ˈsɛmɪnɑːʳ] n (Univ) → seminario

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seminar [ˈsɛmɪnɑːʳ] n (Univ) → seminario