advent

  1. Proper noun.  (religion, Christianity) The first or the expected second coming of Christ.
  2. Proper noun.  (religion, Christianity) The period or season of the Christian church year between Advent Sunday and Christmas.
  3. Noun.  Coming; coming to; approach; arrival.
  4. Noun.  (religion, Christianity) See Advent.

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