(Originally in German contexts) an academic class that prepares students for a particular occupation (rare); (later more generally) a short intensive course of study designed to provide instruction in a particular subject.
Origin
Early 20th century.
Definition of training seminar in US English:
training seminar
noun
(Originally in German contexts) an academic class that prepares students for a particular occupation (rare); (later more generally) a short intensive course of study designed to provide instruction in a particular subject.