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.

the gathering place of such a group.

a meeting of such a group.

a course or subject of study for advanced graduate students.

any meeting for exchanging information and holding discussions.

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convention , discussion , forum , group discussion , meeting , open discussion , palaver , powwow * , rap session , round table , symposium , workshopnotes:a seminary is a theological school for training ministers or priests or rabbis; a seminar is any meeting or conference for an exchange of ideas or a course offered for a small group of advanced students , colloquium , parley