seminarian
noun
sem·i·nar·i·an
ˌse-mə-ˈner-ē-ən 
: a student in a seminary especially of the Roman Catholic Church
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The group, formed in 1970 to oppose Vatican II modernizations, has quietly become a parallel church operating globally with 733 priests, 264 seminarians and 50 nationalities despite decades of schism.
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Both Haymes and Potteiger later insisted that their remarks were not sincere expressions of violent intent, but rather metaphorical calls for Talarico, a Presbyterian seminarian, to find salvation in their brand of Christianity.
—Elizabeth Bruenig, The Atlantic, 24 Apr. 2026
Some took aim at Talarico, a Presbyterian seminarian from Austin.
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Talarico, 36, is a Presbyterian seminarian who quotes Scripture and rarely raises his voice.
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Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
Both Haymes and Potteiger later insisted that their remarks were not sincere expressions of violent intent, but rather metaphorical calls for Talarico, a Presbyterian seminarian, to find salvation in their brand of Christianity.
—Elizabeth Bruenig, The Atlantic, 24 Apr. 2026
Some took aim at Talarico, a Presbyterian seminarian from Austin.
—Sarah Bahari, Dallas Morning News, 26 Mar. 2026
Talarico, 36, is a Presbyterian seminarian who quotes Scripture and rarely raises his voice.
—ABC News, 4 Mar. 2026
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“Seminarian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seminarian. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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seminarian
noun
sem·i·nar·i·an
ˌsem-ə-ˈner-ē-ən
: a student in a seminary
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