seminar
noun
sem·i·nar
ˈse-mə-ˌnär 
1
: a group of advanced students studying under a professor with each doing original research and all exchanging results through reports and discussions
2
a(1)
: a course of study pursued by a seminar
(2)
: an advanced or graduate course often featuring informality and discussion
b
: a scheduled meeting of a seminar or a room for such meetings
3
: a meeting for giving and discussing information
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a seminar bringing together the world's leading epidemiologists
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Jeffrey Selingo, Time, 9 Oct. 2025
Both are also mandated to attend a parenting seminar within 60 days of the divorce filing.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
The event will unite renowned winemakers, distillers, and chefs, and include more than 50 celebrity chef demos and beverage seminars.
—Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 8 Oct. 2025
The seminar slate, running across the three-day market, will address the global expansion of Japanese IP and animation, international remake strategies and regional producer exchanges.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 2 Oct. 2025
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seminar
noun
sem·i·nar
ˈsem-ə-ˌnär
1
: a course of study followed by a group of advanced students
2
: a meeting of a seminar or a room for such meetings
3
: a meeting for giving and discussing information
a sales seminar
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