Word
advent
Phoneticsad·vent, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈædˌvɛnt/
UK/ˈædvɛnt/
Definitions
01arrival of something new
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun
n. the arrival or start of a new invention, idea, or event that changes things.
n. the arrival, emergence, or inception of a significant new development, technology, or era.
“The advent of the internet completely changed how people shop and communicate.”
“The advent of jet travel in the mid-twentieth century effectively shrank the globe, making international tourism accessible to the middle class.”
Usage
Usually follows the pattern 'the advent of [something]' and is almost always used with the definite article.
Antonyms
02religious season
B1 · Intermediate Uncountable noun Religion
n. the period of four weeks before Christmas in the Christian religion.
n. the liturgical season of the Christian church year, comprising the four weeks preceding Christmas.
“The children opened a small door on their Advent calendar every morning in December.”
“During Advent, the cathedral choir prepares a specific repertoire of music intended to reflect the period of anticipation before the Nativity.”
Usage
Often capitalized as 'Advent' when referring to the specific religious season.
Teaching tip
Learners will most commonly encounter this in the context of 'Advent calendars' or 'Advent candles'.
Real-World Examples
“And the Singapore Food Agency, which was founded in 2019, has been working hard since the advent of ‘30 by 30’ to promote local food production and local food consumption.” “We have lived through relevant examples: The advent of calculators, computers and the internet come to mind.” Etymology
By proprialization from advent.
From Saint Adwen (Saint Adwenna).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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