advent
Translation
advent, arrival, coming
Examples
The advent of the internet changed everything.
The advent of the internet changed everything.
We await the advent of a new era.
We await the advent of a new era.
Grammar Patterns
the advent of ((sth.)) the arrival of (sth.) important The advent of computers changed our lives.
Similar Words
Synonyms: arrival, coming, appearance; Antonyms: departure
Etymology
From Latin 'adventus' (arrival), from 'ad-' (to) + 'venire' (to come).
Memory Tips
Think of the Christian season of 'Advent', which marks the arrival or coming of Christmas.