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adventist

/ˈæd.vɛn.tɪst/
ad · ven · tist
Plural:adventists
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adventist Lexical Profile

• adjective

1

Relating to Adventism, its doctrines, or the Christian denominations that emphasize the imminent Second Coming of Jesus Christ.

Example

"The local hospital is affiliated with an Adventist health network known for promoting preventative care and plant-based nutrition."

• noun

1

A member of any of several Christian denominations, most notably the Seventh-day Adventist Church, that maintain a central belief in the imminent Second Coming of Jesus Christ.

Example

"As a devout Adventist, she observes the Sabbath from Friday sunset to Saturday sunset each week."

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• Nearby Words

advantageously
advent
adventism
adventist
adventure
adventurer
adventuresome

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the mid-19th century in the United States from 'advent' (from Latin adventus, meaning 'arrival', referring to the Second Coming of Christ) and the suffix '-ist', originally describing followers of William Miller's apocalyptic movement.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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