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seminar

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/ˈsɛmɪnɑːr/ · sem-i-nar

A meeting or conference for discussion or training.

Meanings

nounformal

A meeting or conference for discussion or training.

ایک ملاقات یا کانفرنس جس کے دوران بحث یا تربیت کی جاتی ہے۔

سیمینار

seminar

Synonyms

conferenceworkshopsymposiumکانفرنسورکشاپسمپوزیم

Antonyms

lecturemonologuesoliloquyلیکچرمکالمہتنہائی نطق

Common Collocations

  • academic seminar
  • seminar presentation
  • professional seminar

Example Sentences

I attended a seminar on environmental sustainability.

میں نے ماحولیاتی پائیداری پر ایک سیمینار میں شرکت کی۔

main ne maholati paidari par aik seminar mein shirkat ki.

The seminar provided valuable insights into the latest research.

سیمینار نے جدید تحقیق کے بارے میں قیمتی بصیرت فراہم کی۔

seminar ne jadeed tahqiqat ke bare mein qeemti baseerat faraham ki.

She is preparing for her presentation at the upcoming seminar.

وہ آنے والے سیمینار میں اپنی پیش کش کے لیے تیاری کر رہی ہے۔

woh aane wale seminar mein apni peshkash ke liye tayyari kar rahi hai.

Easily Confused With

summit:A summit usually refers to a high-level meeting of top leaders, while a seminar is more educational and focused on discussion.

Word Family

seminarial
adjectiveسیمینارسکتا
seminarist
nounسیمیناری

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'seminar' as a place to 'sow' (semin-) 'ideas' (nar).

Picture a group of people discussing ideas and exchanging knowledge in an academic setting.

🗣️ Urdu Proverb

علم کا خزانہ کبھی ختم نہیں ہوتا۔

Ilm ka khazana kabhi khatm nahi hota.

The treasure of knowledge never ends.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "seminarium" — a place for sowing (ideas)

First known use: 19th century

The term 'seminar' originated from the Latin word 'seminarium,' signifying a place for sowing. It has evolved to refer to a meeting for discussion and training in various academic and professional contexts.