seminarian

[ sem-uh-nair-ee-uhn ]

noun

1. a student in a theological seminary.

Word History and Origins

Origin of seminarian¹

First recorded in 1575–85; seminary + -an

Example Sentences

In time, it became a residence for young seminarians and is now part of Mount St. Mary’s campus, on this Boulevard of Broken Dreams and Leases.

From Los Angeles Times

Francis was addressing an assembly of the Italian bishops conference, which recently approved a new document outlining training for Italian seminarians.

From Seattle Times

But when Suarez did his military service as a young seminarian, he kept his Bible hidden, fearing it would get confiscated.

From Seattle Times

They accused Stika of abusing his authority during his 14 years as bishop of Knoxville and protecting a seminarian accused of sexual misconduct.

From Seattle Times

The church shelved the case internally on a technicality because Rugolo was a seminarian at the time the abuse began.

From Seattle Times