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- [sem-uh-nahr]
- /ˈsɛm əˌnɑr/
- /ˈsem.ɪ.nɑːr/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [sem-uh-nahr]
- /ˈsɛm əˌnɑr/
Definitions of seminar word
- noun seminar a small group of students, as in a university, engaged in advanced study and original research under a member of the faculty and meeting regularly to exchange information and hold discussions. 1
- noun seminar the gathering place of such a group. 1
- noun seminar a meeting of such a group. 1
- noun seminar a course or subject of study for advanced graduate students. 1
- noun seminar any meeting for exchanging information and holding discussions. 1
- noun seminar short course 1
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Origin of seminar
First appearance:
before 1885 One of the 21% newest English words
1885-90, Americanism; < German < Latin sēminārium seminary
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Parts of speech for Seminar
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seminar popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 87% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
seminar usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for seminar
noun seminar
- chinfest — gabfest; bull session; rap session.
- clambake — A clambake is a picnic at which clams and other food are served.
- class — A class is a group of pupils or students who are taught together.
- colloquium — an informal gathering for discussion
- colloquy — a formal conversation or conference
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