1. a school for training religious leaders, especially priests or ministers
2. 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.