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advent

noun
/ˈædvent/
/ˈædvent/
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  1. [singular] the advent of something/somebody the coming of an important event, person, invention, etc.
    • the advent of new technology
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    • Before the advent of the railways, communications were slow and difficult.
    • She succeeded in a profession which, until her advent, had been entirely male.
    • The advent of the child had caused problems in their relationship.
    • The advent of the new government resulted in many changes.
    • The advent of the new regime led to a marked decline in women's rights.
    • The fighting continued until the advent of winter.
    • With the advent of John Hume came a change of direction.

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  2. Advent
    [uncountable] [in the Christian religion] the period of approximately four weeks before ChristmasTopics Religion and festivalsc2
  3. Word OriginOld English, from Latin adventus arrival, from advenire, from ad- to + venire come.
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