a coming into place, view, or being; arrival

the advent of the holiday season.

( usually initial capital letter ) the coming of Christ into the world.

( initial capital letter ) the period beginning four Sundays before Christmas, observed in commemoration of the coming of Christ into the world.

( usually initial capital letter ) Second Coming.

noun

departure , end

noun

appearance , approach , arrival , coming , entrance , occurrence , onset , visitation , beginning , commencement , incarnation