Seminar Definition–noun | 1. | a small group of students, as in a university, engaged in advanced study and original research under a member of the faculty and meeting regularly to exchange information and hold discussions. | | 2. | the gathering place of such a group. | | 3. | a meeting of such a group. | | 4. | a course or subject of study for advanced graduate students. | | 5. | any meeting for exchanging information and holding discussions. | |
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