seminar

Meanings

• noun

  A meeting or conference for the discussion of academic subjects, especially at a university.

  - "The seminar will be held in the university auditorium."
  - "Students are required to attend several seminars each semester."

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Variants

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seminar , seminars

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Etymology

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From the Latin seminarium, meaning 'seedbed' or 'workshop'.

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Trivia

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1. The first recorded use of the word 'seminar' in English was in 1831.

2. The term 'seminar' comes from the Latin word seminarium, meaning 'seedbed' or 'workshop'.

3. The longest seminar on record lasted for 24 hours straight, with participants discussing the topic of 'global warming'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Workshop: Both seminars and workshops are educational events, but seminars focus more on academic discussions, while workshops are more hands-on and focus on teaching a specific skill or craft.

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Culture

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Seminars have been an integral part of academic and professional life for centuries. They provide a platform for scholars, experts, and enthusiasts to discuss, debate, and learn about various topics in depth. Seminars have been depicted in literature, such as in F. Scott Fitzgerald's 'This Side of Paradise', where the protagonist attends a literary seminar at Princeton University.

How to Memorize "seminar"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a room filled with scholars discussing various topics.
   - Visualize yourself attending a seminar and taking notes.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'seminar' with 'academia' or 'learning'.
   - Think of a seminar as a 'discussion group'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym S-E-M-I-N-A-R to remember the definition: 'Study, Explore, Meet, Interact, Network, Acquire, and Review'.

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