# seminar

Pronunciation: US say "SEM-i-nar" /ˈsɛmɪnɑɹ/; UK say "SEM-i-nah" /ˈsɛmɪnɑː/

## Noun

1. A meeting where members of a shared business community gather to exchange useful information.
   - Simple: A meeting where business people share useful tips and information with each other.
   - _Industry leaders gathered at a seminar to discuss new safety regulations._
   - _After the seminar, several attendees exchanged contact details and partnership ideas._
2. A class for advanced study in which students meet regularly to discuss original research under a professor's guidance.
   - Simple: A small class where advanced students meet often to talk about their research with a teacher.
   - _Her doctoral seminar met every Thursday to critique each other's draft chapters._
   - _The history seminar required students to present original archival findings._

## Verb

3. To take part in a seminar, or to lead one as its discussion leader.
   - Simple: To take part in a small discussion class, or to lead one.
   - _The two departments seminar jointly each spring on interdisciplinary methods._
   - _Graduate students who seminar regularly develop sharper critical skills._

## Origin

From German Seminar, from Latin sēminārium, ultimately from sēmen ("seed"); compare seminary.

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