Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

semination

noun

/ˌsem.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

Definition

The process of sowing or planting seeds; used in a broader sense to refer to the spreading of ideas or concepts.

Examples

The semination of new agricultural techniques has led to better crop yields.
Through the semination of ideas at the conference, many innovative solutions were developed.

Meaning

Semination refers to both the act of planting seeds in agriculture and the metaphorical idea of spreading information or innovations among a group of people.