seminary

/ˈsɛmɪnɛri/

Definitions

1. noun

A school or institution that trains or educates clergy, ministers, or other religious professionals.

“She attended a seminary to study theology and become a priest.”

2. noun

A place or institution where something is made or manufactured, especially in a small or limited way.

“The company’s seminary for printing customized phone cases was highly successful.”

3. noun

A place or institution where something is cultivated or grown, especially in a small or limited way.

“The village had a small seminary for growing medicinal herbs.”

Synonyms

  • academy
  • collegium
  • institute
  • school

Antonyms

  • meeting
  • seminar