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advent

/ˈæd.vɛnt/
ad · vent
Plural:advents
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Adjective:adventual
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• noun

1

The arrival or emergence of a notable person, thing, or event.

Example

"The advent of high-speed internet transformed the way businesses communicate globally."

2

The first season of the Christian church year, leading up to Christmas and including the four preceding Sundays (usually capitalized as Advent).

Example

"The family lit a new candle on the wreath each Sunday during Advent."

3

In Christian theology, the coming or second coming of Christ (usually capitalized as Advent).

Example

"Several nineteenth-century religious movements focused heavily on the Second Advent."

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• Nearby Words

advantaged
advantageous
advantageously
advent
adventism
adventist
adventure

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Latin adventus ('arrival'), from advenire ('to arrive, come to'), composed of ad- ('to') and venire ('to come').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Advent. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/advent
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