Meaning & use
advent
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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