Adventthe coming or beginning of an important event or period usually means the arrivalthe act of reaching a place or appearing after being expected of something important, especially something people have been waiting for. It can also refer to the Christian season before Christmas, or to the religiousconnected with belief in God or with faith practices idea of Christ’s return.
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Pronunciation
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Accent: General American English
IPA: /ˈæd.vɛnt/
Easy pronunciation: AD-vent (approximate spelling).
Stress: Stress the first syllable: AD-vent.
Use this noun sense meaning the arrival of something expected or important.
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Advent Meaning
the arrival of something expected or important
Part of speech: noun
Definition: arrival that has been awaited, especially of something important or significant
Example: The advent of the internet changed everyday life.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- coming — A direct synonym in this sense, though it can be more general.
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Other Meanings of Advent
Meaning 2
the return of Christ at the end of time
Part of speech: noun
Definition: (Christian theology) the reappearance of Jesus as judge for the Last Judgment
Example: In Christian belief, the Second Coming is the advent of Christ as judge.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- parousia — A theological term for this specific sense.
- second advent — A standard religious synonym for Christ’s return.
- second coming — Common Christian term for the return of Christ.
- second coming of christ — A more explicit form of the same religious term.
Meaning 3
the Christian season before Christmas
Part of speech: noun
Definition: the season including the four Sundays preceding Christmas
Example: Churches often light candles during Advent.
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Advent Synonyms
Similar Meaning
- coming
the return of Christ at the Last Judgment
- parousia
- second advent
- second coming
- second coming of christ
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Common Mistakes
- People sometimes confuse advent with the Advent season before Christmas, but the word can also mean the arrival of something important.
- Don't use advent as a general synonym for 'Christmas'; it refers to the liturgical season before Christmas.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does advent mean?
Advent usually means the arrival of something important or awaited. In Christianity, it can also mean the season before Christmas or the return of Christ at the Last Judgment.
What is a synonym for advent?
In the most common sense, a good synonym is coming. For the religious sense, synonyms include second coming and second advent.
Is Advent the same as Christmas?
No. Advent is the Christian season leading up to Christmas, not Christmas Day itself.
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