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seminar
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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.

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

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]
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.seminarseminar - 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"

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 [ˈsɛmɪnɑːr] nséminaire m
seminar
nSeminar nt
seminar [ˈsɛmɪnɑːʳ] n (Univ) → seminario
seminar [ˈsɛmɪnɑːʳ] n (Univ) → seminario


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