Seminary

Pronunciation: /ˈsɛməˌnɛri/

Definitions of seminary

noun a school, especially a private one, where priests, ministers, or rabbis are trained

Example Sentences

A1 I am studying at a seminary to become a priest.

A2 The seminary offers courses on theology and religious studies.

B1 After completing seminary, he was ordained as a minister.

B2 The seminary has a library with a vast collection of religious texts.

C1 Attending seminary helped her deepen her understanding of her faith.

C2 The seminary's rigorous academic program prepared him for a career in religious leadership.

Examples of seminary in a Sentence

formal He decided to pursue his religious studies at the seminary.

informal She's been spending a lot of time at the seminary lately.

slang I heard the seminary is where all the cool kids hang out.

figurative The library felt like a seminary of knowledge, with books lining every shelf.

Grammatical Forms of seminary

• past tense: seminaried
• plural: seminaries
• comparative: more seminary
• superlative: most seminary
• present tense: seminaries
• future tense: will seminary
• perfect tense: have seminaries
• continuous tense: is seminaring
• singular: seminary
• positive degree: seminary
• infinitive: to seminary
• gerund: seminarying
• participle: seminaried

Origin and Evolution of seminary

First Known Use: 1300 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'seminary' originated from the Latin word 'seminarium' which means 'seed plot' or 'breeding ground'. It was initially used to refer to a place where plants or seeds were cultivated.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'seminary' evolved to refer to a school for the education and training of priests or ministers. It has also come to be used more broadly to describe any educational institution, especially one focused on a specific subject or profession.