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seminarian

IPA: /ˌsɛmɪˈnɛəriən/

KK: /sɛməˈnɛrɪən/

noun

Definition: A person who is studying at a religious school, especially to become a priest.

Example: The seminarian spent several years learning about theology and pastoral care.

seminarist

IPA: /ˈsɛmɪnəˌrɪst/

KK: /ˈsɛmɪnərɪst/

noun

Definition: A person who is a member of a seminar or a student training to become a priest at a religious school.

Example: The seminarist attended classes on theology and ethics to prepare for his future role in the church.

seminary

IPA: //ˈsɛmɪˌnɛri//

KK: /ˈsɛmɪˌnɛri/

noun

Definition: A school or institution where students are trained, especially for religious leadership roles like priests or ministers.

Example: He decided to attend a seminary to prepare for his future as a pastor.

seminiferous

IPA: /ˌsɛmɪˈnɪfərəs/

KK: /sɛˈmɪnɪfərəs/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the production or bearing of seeds or semen.

Example: The seminiferous tubules in the testes are responsible for sperm production.

seminoma

IPA: //ˌsɛmɪˈnoʊmə//

KK: /sɛˈmɪnəˌmə/

noun

Definition: A type of cancer that forms a tumor in the testicles, originating from germ cells.

Example: The doctor diagnosed him with seminoma after the test results came back positive.

semiofficial

IPA: /ˌsɛmioʊˈfɪʃəl/

KK: /sɛmiˈɔfɪʃəl/

adjective

Definition: Having a degree of official status or recognition, but not fully official.

Example: The semiofficial report provided insights into the government's plans.

semiofficially

IPA: /ˌsɛmioʊˈfɪʃəli/

KK: /sɛmiˈɔfɪʃəli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is partly official but not fully recognized as such.

Example: The report was released semiofficially, meaning it wasn't an official government document but still carried some weight.

semiology

IPA: /ˌsɛmɪˈɒlədʒi/

KK: /sɛmiˈɑlədʒi/

noun

Definition: The study of signs and symbols, especially in relation to their use in communication and meaning.

Example: Semiology helps us understand how signs convey meaning in different contexts.

semiotics

IPA: /ˌsɛmɪˈɒtɪks/

KK: /sɛmiˈɒtɪks/

noun

Definition: The study of signs and symbols and how they are used in communication, including their meanings and relationships.

Example: Semiotics helps us understand how language and symbols convey meaning in different contexts.

semipermanent

IPA: /ˌsɛmɪˈpɜːrnənt/

KK: /ˌsɛmɪˈpɜrnənt/

adjective

Definition: Something that is not completely permanent but lasts for a long time, often used to describe items or situations that are more lasting than temporary but not forever.

Example: The semipermanent installation of the art exhibit allowed visitors to enjoy it for several months.

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