noun
- a school for training religious leaders, especially priests or ministers
- a private school, especially for young women
Usage: historical
Examples
- He studied theology at the local seminary for four years.
- The seminary trains future Catholic priests.
- She graduated from the Baptist seminary last spring.
- The old seminary building was converted into apartments.
- In the 1800s, many young ladies attended finishing seminaries.
- The seminary offers courses in biblical studies and pastoral care.