Seminarian

usgb/ˌsemɪˈneriən/
noun

A person who is studying at a seminary to become a priest, minister, or rabbi.

My older brother is a seminarian, he is studying to become a priest.
Visual representation of "seminarian" - A person who is studying at a seminary to become a priest, minister, or rabbi.

Often appears as...

  • catholic seminarian
  • young seminarian

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Academic

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Religious Context

The term 'seminarian' is always used within a religious context, often Christian.

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During the interfaith dialogue, a seminarian shared his journey.
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Academic Setting

'Seminarian' implies a person is in an educational setting specifically for religious training.

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The seminary library was often used by seminarians for research.
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Future Clergy

A seminarian is someone who intends to serve as clergy after their studies.

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She felt called to be a minister, so she became a seminarian.
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