seminar (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈsɛmɪnɑːr/

Definition

A meeting or a series of meetings where a topic is discussed, especially in order to teach or learn about it.

Examples

• The marketing team held a seminar on new social media strategies.

• She attended a seminar on creative writing at the local library.

• Participants in the seminar were encouraged to ask questions.

How to Use seminar

seminar on (prepositional phrase)

Used to specify the topic of the seminar. — "We learned a lot in the seminar on effective communication."

seminar in (prepositional phrase)

Used to specify the location or field of the seminar. — "He is taking a seminar in advanced economics this semester."

Synonyms of seminar

Words with a similar meaning to seminar:

• class
• workshop
• lecture
• symposium

Antonyms of seminar

Words with the opposite meaning to seminar:

• lecture
• break

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