Advent

/ˈædvɛnt/
/ˈædvənt/
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Other forms: Advents

Definitions of Advent
  1. noun
    the season including the four Sundays preceding Christmas
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    type of:
    season
    a recurrent time marked by major holidays
  2. noun
    (Christian theology) the reappearance of Jesus as judge for the Last Judgment
    synonyms: Parousia, Second Advent, Second Coming, Second Coming of Christ
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    example of:
    manifestation
    a clear appearance
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UK
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