seminary
/ˈsɛmənɛɹi/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: seminaries
Sense 1
Meaning · English
A theological school for the training of rabbis, priests, or ministers.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A private residential school for girls.
Noun
Examples
Three little maids who, all unwary,
Come from a ladies' seminary
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
Of or relating to seed; seminal.
Adjective
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “seminary” mean?
A theological school for the training of rabbis, priests, or ministers.
Is “seminary” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.