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Advent

Advent

1 8.8
The expected return of Jesus Christ to judge the world
  • noun
  • /ˈæd.vɛnt/
translation icon : Advenimiento
  • The signs of the true Advent are given in the third Gospel: sight for the blind, hearing for the deaf, power for the impotent, and to the poor the Gospel is preached.

Examples

  • The arrival of winter marks the beginning of the Advent period leading up to Christmas.

  • Both journeys are apostolic and eschatological, having the goal of Christian renewal in anticipation of an imminent advent of the New Jerusalem at the end of time.

    Academic text (2006)

  • The advent of the beast of Revelation.

    Blog text (11)

  • This will happen after the advent of Al Mahdi.

    Blog text (29)

  • Many Christians prepare for the Advent season by attending church services every Sunday.

  • During Advent, families often light candles as a symbol of hope and anticipation.

Synonyms

Judgment Day
vsAdvent
19 8.8

In Christian belief, a future day when God judges everyone's life and decides their final place after death

is about the anticipated arrival of a judging figure rather than the day itself
Last Day
vsAdvent
  • Literature
16 8.7

A day at the end of time when God judges everyone for their actions

focuses on the expected arrival of the judge instead of the day itself
Second Coming
vsAdvent
9 7.4

The return of Jesus Christ to earth to judge people at the end of the world

focuses on the expectation and waiting for that return
Second Coming of Christ
vsAdvent
1 6.8

Christians believe Jesus will return to earth to judge people

emphasizes the expected arrival and waiting for that event
Parousia
vsAdvent
  • Specialized
1 9.9

The return of Jesus Christ to earth to judge people at the end of the world

uses common language to focus on the awaited arrival and its judging role
Second Advent
vsAdvent
1 9.9

The return of Jesus Christ to earth to judge all people

highlights the expected arrival and its role as judge

Compounds

Second Advent
1 9.9

The return of Jesus Christ to earth to judge all people

Advent Sunday
5.8

The first Sunday that starts the church season before Christmas

Surface Forms

Advent singular
Advents plural

Etymology

Advent comes from the Latin parts ad- 'to' and venire 'to come', so it literally means 'coming'. In Christian belief it names the expected second coming of Jesus as judge, which is why Advent means that hoped-for arrival.