(Christian theology) the reappearance of Jesus as judge for the Last Judgment.
Arrival that has been awaited (especially of something momentous)
1 The advent of the Manifestation is like the coming of the Spring.
2 A gun fired in the court of the Tuileries announced its advent .
3 The advent of railways has been slow in comparison with the telegraph.
4 Most researchers agree that social hierarchies began with the advent of farming.
5 The knowledge of extra nipples long predates the advent of modern medicine.
6 With the advent of the Varangians the authentic history of Russia begins.
7 But after the advent of the children she fairly haunted the establishment.
8 The advent of democracy has brought home to her her social responsibilities.
9 The advent of photography changed painting in several ways, writes Aidan Dunne.
10 With the advent of Elijah a reaction against idolatry had set in.
11 But it acquired a new impetus with the advent of the Internet.
12 Before their advent the dandelion wine had been served in sherry glasses.
13 The pleasure in preparing for its advent made days pass as minutes.
14 With the advent of this potential pact, it may get that chance.
15 The advent of the internet transformed my interest into an active pursuit.
16 With the advent of the good woman, the dance-hall girl was doomed.
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