A "seminarian" is a person who is studying to become a priest or a religious leader in a seminary, which is a special school for religious training. Full definition
I resisted reminding my friend that America has more than one coast because I didn't want to distract him from learning that even in those cities, even in California, the number of seminarians in formation for the priesthood is on the rise, if only slightly. (firstthings.com)
A case in point is its GIST (Gerontology In Seminary Training) program, which provides teaching resources for seminarians who will one day be pastors to the elderly in their congregations, and who must understand their special needs and circumstances. (religion-online.org)
«It was as if John Paul was back,» said one young seminarian in attendance, acknowledging the particular charism of hope and enthusiasm which the Holy Spirit is continuing to pour upon the Church through the witness of Karol Wojtyla. (faith.org.uk)