seminary

//ˈsɛmɪˌnɛri//
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Noun

seminarySingular
seminariesPlural
1

A college or school that trains students to become priests, ministers, or rabbis.

He studied at a seminary for five years before becoming a priest.

2

An institution of secondary or higher education, especially a private school for young women (archaic).

In the 19th century, many young women attended a seminary to receive a proper education.