ETYM Latin adventus, from advenire, adventum: cf. French avent. Related to Advene.
Esp. of something momentous; SYN. coming.
Arrival that has been awaited (especially of something momentous)
1. Accession au trône.
2. Venue.
1. Approche. La venue du jour.
2. Croissance.
3. Développement. Oeuvre d'une belle venue.
In the Christian calendar, the preparatory season for Christmas, including the four Sundays preceding it, beginning with the Sunday that falls nearest (before or after) St Andrew's Day (30 Nov).
The season including the four Sundays preceding Christmas.