Advent vs. Adventist — What's the Difference?

Advent is a season of the liturgical year observed in most Christian denominations as a time of expectant waiting and preparation for both the celebration of the Nativity of Christ at Christmas and the return of Christ at the Second Coming. Advent is the beginning of the liturgical year in Western Christianity, and is part of the wider Christmas and holiday season.

A member of any of several Christian denominations that believe Jesus's Second Coming and the end of the world are near.

The coming or arrival of something or someone that is important or worthy of note

One of a religious body, embracing several branches, who look for the proximate personal coming of Christ; - called also Second Adventists.

The liturgical period preceding Christmas, beginning in Western churches on the fourth Sunday before Christmas and in Eastern churches in mid-November, and observed by many Christians as a season of prayer, fasting, and penitence.

A member of Christian denomination that expects the imminent advent of Christ

The coming of Jesus at the Incarnation.

See Second Coming.

Arrival; onset; a time when something first comes or appears

The period including the four Sundays before Christmas.

The first or the expected second coming of Christ.

Coming; any important arrival; approach.

Arrival that has been awaited (especially of something momentous);

The season including the four Sundays preceding Christmas

(Christian theology) the reappearance of Jesus as judge for the Last Judgment