seminary — a training college for priests or ministers
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a training college for priests or ministers
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈseməˌneri/
Example Sentences
- My uncle spent three years at seminary before becoming a pastor
- The seminary's cafeteria serves surprisingly good food - even divine pizza on Fridays!
- She decided to enter seminary after her spiritual awakening
seminary
NOUN[/ˈseməˌneri/]
a training college for priests or ministers
Young men study scripture at the seminary, preparing for priesthood under candlelight.
At seminary, study both primary texts and secondary sources!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin 'seminarium', literally meaning 'seed plot' or 'nursery'. The term evolved metaphorically to describe an institution where the seeds of knowledge are sown to cultivate future clergy and scholars.
Breakdown
Latin 'seminarium' comprises 'semen' (seed) + '-arium' (place or receptacle for), literally 'a place for seeds'. The suffix '-ary' in English reflects the Latin '-arium' ending, designating an institution or place of learning.
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📝Examples
“My uncle spent three years at seminary before becoming a pastor”
“The seminary's cafeteria serves surprisingly good food - even divine pizza on Fridays!”
“She decided to enter seminary after her spiritual awakening”
“The seminary library is so quiet, even the mice whisper their prayers”
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