Meaning & use

advent

noun·Academic

The arrival or beginning of a significant event, person, era, or invention.

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The advent of the internet completely transformed how people communicate.

Many Christians light a candle each week during the season of Advent.

A note on using this word

Capitalized 'Advent' refers specifically to the Christian season of preparation before Christmas.

Words with a similar meaning

arrivalemergence

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