Adventist

Pronunciation: /ˈæd.vɛn.tɪst/

Definitions of adventist

noun A member of a Protestant Christian denomination that believes in the imminent second coming of Christ

Example Sentences

A1 My neighbor is an Adventist.

A2 Adventists believe in the imminent return of Jesus Christ.

B1 The Adventist church I attend has a strong sense of community.

B2 Adventists follow a plant-based diet as part of their lifestyle.

C1 Adventists place a strong emphasis on health and wellness.

C2 As an Adventist, she volunteers regularly at the local food bank.

Examples of adventist in a Sentence

formal The Adventist church follows a strict set of beliefs and practices.

informal My neighbor is an Adventist and always invites me to their church events.

slang I heard that Adventists have potlucks every Saturday after service.

figurative Being an Adventist means living a life dedicated to faith and service.

Grammatical Forms of adventist

• past tense: adventisted
• plural: adventists
• comparative: more adventist
• superlative: most adventist
• present tense: adventists
• future tense: will adventist
• perfect tense: have adventisted
• continuous tense: is adventisting
• singular: adventist
• positive degree: adventist
• infinitive: to adventist
• gerund: adventisting
• participle: adventisted

Origin and Evolution of adventist

First Known Use: 0017 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'Adventist' originated from the Latin word 'adventus' meaning 'coming' or 'arrival'. It is derived from the Christian belief in the second coming of Jesus Christ.

Evolution of the word: The term 'Adventist' was first used in the 17th century to describe a group of Christians who believed in the imminent return of Jesus Christ. Over time, the word became specifically associated with the Seventh-day Adventist Church, founded in the 19th century.