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sem·i·nar

[sem-uh-nahr]
noun
1.
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.
2.
the gathering place of such a group.
3.
a meeting of such a group.
4.
a course or subject of study for advanced graduate students.
5.
any meeting for exchanging information and holding discussions.

Origin:
1885–90, Americanism; < German < Latin sēminārium seminary
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seminar (ˈsɛmɪˌnɑː)
 
n
1.  a small group of students meeting regularly under the guidance of a tutor, professor, etc, to exchange information, discuss theories, etc
2.  one such meeting or the place in which it is held
3.  a higher course for postgraduates
4.  any group or meeting for holding discussions or exchanging information
 
[C19: via German from Latin sēmināriumseminary]

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seminar
1887, from Ger. Seminar "group of students working with a professor," from L. seminarium "breeding ground, plant nursery" (see seminary). Sense of "meeting for discussion of a subject" first recorded 1944.
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