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Meanings of advent in English

Portuguese
advento
Catalan
parusia
Spanish
segundo advenimiento

(Christian theology) the reappearance of Jesus as judge for the Last Judgment.

        advento
        Portuguese
        chegada
        Catalan
        adveniment

        Arrival that has been awaited (especially of something momentous)

              chegada
              Usage of advent in English
              1
              The advent of the Manifestation is like the coming of the Spring.
              Bahá'u'lláh and the New Era
              2
              A gun fired in the court of the Tuileries announced its advent.
              Marie Antoinette and Her Son
              3
              The advent of railways has been slow in comparison with the telegraph.
              The Awakening of China
              4
              Most researchers agree that social hierarchies began with the advent of farming.
              Wired
              5
              The knowledge of extra nipples long predates the advent of modern medicine.
              BBC
              6
              With the advent of the Varangians the authentic history of Russia begins.
              The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 05 / (From Charlem...
              7
              But after the advent of the children she fairly haunted the establishment.
              Other People's Business: The Romantic Career of the Practical Mi...
              8
              The advent of democracy has brought home to her her social responsibilities.
              The Church and Modern Life
              9
              The advent of photography changed painting in several ways, writes Aidan Dunne.
              The Irish Times
              10
              With the advent of Elijah a reaction against idolatry had set in.
              Beacon Lights of History, Volume 02: Jewish Heroes and Prophets
              11
              But it acquired a new impetus with the advent of the Internet.
              The Master Algorithm
              12
              Before their advent the dandelion wine had been served in sherry glasses.
              Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm
              13
              The pleasure in preparing for its advent made days pass as minutes.
              Within the Temple of Isis
              14
              With the advent of this potential pact, it may get that chance.
              News.com.au
              15
              The advent of the internet transformed my interest into an active pursuit.
              News.com.au
              16
              With the advent of the good woman, the dance-hall girl was doomed.
              The Trail of '98: A Northland Romance
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              Advent through the time
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