advent

• Substantiv, das die Ankunft oder den Beginn eines wichtigen Ereignisses, Zeitraums oder einer Erfindung bezeichnet.

A noun referring to the arrival or beginning of an important event, period, or invention.

1. Arrival or beginningB2formal

   The arrival or coming of an important event, person, or thing.

   Ankunft oder Beginn

   • The advent of the internet changed communication forever.
   • With the advent of spring, the flowers began to bloom.
   • The advent of new technology has transformed the industry.

   Synonymeappearancearrivalbirthcomingcommencementdawnemergenceinceptiononsetstart

   Antonymeconclusiondepartureendexittermination

2. Christian periodB1formal

   The period of four weeks before Christmas in the Christian calendar.

   Advent

   • Advent begins on the fourth Sunday before Christmas.
   • Many churches light candles during Advent.
   • Advent is a time of preparation and reflection.