1. 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.