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seminarian

/ˌsɛmɪnɛˈriən/ noun · British & US

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What does seminarian mean?

noun

A person studying for the priesthood, especially in a seminary.

Example

"The seminarian spent years preparing for his ordination."

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Words that share this root

seminary seminar seminarist seminarship

What's another word for seminarian?

candidate novice apprentice student aspirant postulant

What's the opposite of seminarian?

layperson secular

Rhymes with seminarian

seminary arian arian arian