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seminary

/ˈsɛmɪnəri/

/ˈsɛmɪˌnɛri/

Translations

seminarynoun

seminaries

/ˈsɛmɪnəri/

/ˈsɛmɪˌnɛri/

séminaireÉtablissement de formation religieuse.

After completing his undergraduate degree, he decided to enroll in a seminary to pursue his calling in the ministry.

Après avoir terminé ses études de premier cycle, il a décidé d’entrer au séminaire pour suivre son appel dans le ministère.

Additional translations

pépinièreSens vieilli ou spécialisé : lieu où l’on fait pousser de jeunes plants.

foyerSens métaphorique : lieu ou source de diffusion d’idées.

Synonyms

divinity school

theological school

seminary school

clergy training institution

religious school

seminaryadjective

more seminary

Comp.

most seminary

Super.

/ˈsem.ɪ.nər.i/

/ˈsem.əˌner.i/

Used attributively to describe things relating to a seminary (e.g., seminary education, seminary student).

séminarialRelatif à un séminaire religieux ou à sa formation.

She undertook seminary studies before beginning her parish assignment.

Elle a suivi des études séminariales avant de commencer son affectation paroissiale.

Synonyms

Definitions

seminarynoun

A college or institution where individuals are trained to become priests, ministers, or rabbis.

After completing his undergraduate degree, he decided to enroll in a seminary to pursue his calling in the ministry.

A place of origin and propagation, often used metaphorically.

The university was considered a seminary of revolutionary ideas during the 1960s.

A place where young trees or plants are grown for later transplanting; a nursery.

The gardener ordered saplings from a local seminary to replenish the orchard.

seminaryadjective

Relating to, characteristic of, or associated with a (theological) seminary and its education or life.

She undertook seminary studies before beginning her parish assignment.