Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
seminarista
noun
/ˌsɛmɪnɑːˈrɪstə/
Definition
A seminarista is a person who is a student in a seminary, often training for the priesthood or religious life.
Examples
- The seminarista studied theology and philosophy to deepen his understanding of faith.
- Each seminarista takes part in community service as part of their training.
- After years of study, the seminarista was ordained as a priest.
Meaning
It refers to individuals, typically male, who are undergoing education and formation in a seminary to prepare for a religious vocation.
Synonyms
- seminary student
- theology student
- religious student