1. the arrival or beginning of something important or significant
2. the period beginning four Sundays before Christmas in the Christian calendar
Usage: religious

Examples

• The advent of the internet changed how we communicate.
• Many people feared the advent of artificial intelligence.
• The advent of spring brought warmer weather.
• Churches prepare for Advent by lighting special candles.
• The advent of modern medicine has saved countless lives.
• During Advent, families often use special calendars to count down to Christmas.
• The advent of smartphones revolutionized daily life.