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Advent Definition

Ad·vent (ad′vent′)

noun

  1. the period including the four Sundays just before Christmas
  2. Theol.
    1. the birth of Christ
    2. Second Coming
  3. a coming or arrival

Etymology: ME & OFr avent < ML adventus < pp. of L advenire, to come < ad-, to + venire, come

advent Synonyms

advent

n.

approach, coming, appearance; see arrival 1.

Advent Usage Examples

Preposition: of

  • modernity: Nor did the creation of myths stop with the advent of modernity.
  • euro: In any event, the prospect then advent of the euro was undoubtedly a major factor driving the increase in bond market activity.
  • devolution: That it can happen in Northern Ireland says much about who is really in charge, despite the advent of devolution.
  • Christianity: The Black Stone was venerated long before the advent of Christianity or Islam.
  • fascism: All these examples pre-date the advent of fascism, which arose in Italy in the 1890's.
  • Internet: With the advent of the internet, there now exists another, more powerful, medium with which to search for jobs.

Converse of object

  • prophesy: Far from prophesying the advent of the Quran, Isaiah is simply referring to the Assyrian takeover of Ephraim.
  • herald: The day that heralded the Advent of the Holy Spirit.
  • await: The next big advance in understanding suicide outside the context of it being a sin awaits the advent of psychoanalysis.
  • witness: If it lasts for another 10,000 years, it might even witness the advent of open government in Devon.
  • welcome: This is the color of penitence and fasting as well as the color of royalty to welcome the Advent of the King.
  • mark: This brilliant event was milestone marking the advent of a new era for SGI and a fitting tribute to round out its tenth year.

Adjective modifier

  • recent: The drug management is becoming increasingly complex with the recent advent of new medication.
  • second: And how can we limit the day of the Lord entirely to the second advent and the parousia?

Modifies a noun

  • calender: Warrington Grid for Learning - Advent calender, French Carol and other French resources.
  • wreath: The season is marked by lighting Advent candles set in an Advent wreath at the front of the church.
  • calendar: Can't believe we're over a week into the advent calendar.
  • candle: Advent candle A tall candle is marked into 24 sections.
  • laptop: They have repaired many Acer, Toshiba, Time, Samsung, Fujitsu, Tiny, Compaq, eMachines and Advent laptops.
  • reflection: Many thanks to Sharon, Joan and David from the Diocesan Religious Education Center for leading us in our Advent Reflection last Monday evening.