ˈseməˌnär, -nȧ(r, ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˈ ̷ ̷ noun
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Etymology: German, from Latin seminarium seminary
1. : a group of advanced students studying a subject under a professor, each doing some original research, and all exchanging results by informal lectures, reports, and discussions
2.
a. : a course of study pursued by a seminar ; broadly : an advanced or graduate course
b. : a scheduled meeting of a seminar
c. : a room for such meetings
3. : a meeting for giving and discussing information : a briefing session : conference
periodic seminars … of the top sales team serves the same end as the summary report — J.K.Blake