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seminarian

American

[sem-uh-nair-ee-uhn] / ˌsɛm əˈnɛər i ən /

Also seminarist

noun

a student in a theological seminary.

Etymology

Origin of seminarian

First recorded in 1575–85; seminary + -an

Example Sentences

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Though first and foremost a seminarian, Khamenei read widely and kept varied company.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 1, 2026

"I am an individual with many faults and shortcomings and truly a minor seminarian," he admitted in his first speech in office.

From BBC • Feb. 28, 2026

And Brown got a call from his 21-year-old son, Jerry, a recent seminarian and future governor, who pleaded with his father to spare Chessman’s life.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 28, 2024

As the Union continues to attract loyal fans and reach new heights, so have the blessings bestowed on this historic church where Martin Luther King Jr. attended as a seminarian.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 20, 2023

Tell a seminarian that he has to hurry and all of a sudden he starts to ignore bystanders in obvious distress.

From "The Tipping Point" by Malcolm Gladwell

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