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sem·i·nar

(sĕm′ə-när′)

a. A course of study for a small group of students in a college or graduate school, often entailing research under the guidance of a professor.

b. The group of students in such a course.

c. A scheduled meeting of such a group.

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

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

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seminar

(ˈsɛmɪˌnɑː)

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

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

3. (Education) a higher course for postgraduates

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

[C19: via German from Latin sēminārium seminary]

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sem•i•nar

(ˈsɛm əˌnɑr)

n.

1. a group of advanced students undertaking original research under the guidance of a faculty member and meeting regularly.

2. a course or subject of study for advanced graduate students.

3. any meeting for exchanging information and holding discussions.

[1885–90, Amer.; < German < Latin sēminārium seminary]

seminar

A group of college or university students who are involved in advanced study or research under the guidance of a professor or tutor and who meet regularly for discussions or exchange of findings.

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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"

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.

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seminar

noun

A meeting for the exchange of views:

colloquium, conference, discussion, parley.

Informal: powwow.

Slang: rap session.

Translations

szeminárium

seminar

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

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seminar

[ˈsɛmɪnɑː^r] n → séminaire m

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seminar

n → Seminar nt

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seminar

[ˈsɛmɪnɑːʳ] n (Univ) → seminario

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