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seminar

noun · verb

Simple meaning

A class for advanced students to discuss research with a teacher

Pronunciation

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sehmuhnahr

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IPA pronunciation (US)

ˈsɛmənɑɹ

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Definition

Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.

noun

  1. A class held for advanced studies in which students meet regularly to discuss original research, under the guidance of a professor.

  2. Any meeting for an exchange of ideas

  3. A meeting held for the exchange of useful information by members of a common business community.

verb

  1. intransitive

    To participate in or lead a seminar.

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How this word commonly comes across.

Aura for this meaning

This meaning: A class held for advanced studies in which students meet regularly to discuss original research, under the guidance of a professor.

Used this way, seminar is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It turns up most in academic writing contexts.

Emotional tone
Neutral
Formality
Neutral
Intensity
Not strongly marked
How common
Moderately common
Connotation
Matter-of-fact
Usage feel
Neutral and straightforward

Where it naturally appears

  • Academic writing

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More ways to use seminar

  • “I attended a helpful seminar on digital marketing last week.”noun

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