noun
- a student in a seminary, especially one studying for the priesthood
Examples
- The young seminarist spent hours each day in prayer and study.
- After three years as a seminarist, he was ordained as a deacon.
- The seminary welcomed twenty new seminarists this fall.
- Each seminarist must complete courses in theology and philosophy.
- The seminarist assisted the priest during Sunday mass.
- Many seminarists take time for reflection before final ordination.