adventist

Thân thiện

An Adventist family attends a Saturday church service.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A member of a Christian denomination that expects the imminent Second Coming (advent) of Christ: An Adventist is a person who belongs to a Protestant Christian group emphasizing the belief that the return of Jesus Christ to Earth is very near.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • She has been a devout Adventist her entire life.
  • The Adventist church in our community organizes weekly Bible study groups focused on prophecy.

Advanced Usage

• The term Adventist is often capitalized, as it typically refers to organized denominations, most notably the Seventh-day Adventist Church.
  • He follows the health principles commonly practiced by Adventists.

Variants and Related Words

• Adventism (noun): The system of beliefs associated with Adventists, focusing on the imminent Second Advent of Christ.
  • Adventism emerged from the Millerite movement of the 19th century.

Synonyms

• Millerite (historical): Specifically refers to followers of William Miller, whose teachings led to the Adventist movement.
• Believer in the Second Advent: A descriptive phrase for someone holding this belief.

Notes on Meaning

• While "Adventist" broadly refers to believers in the imminent Advent, in contemporary usage it most frequently denotes a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, which observes Saturday as the Sabbath and emphasizes holistic health.
• The core meaning revolves around the expectation (the "advent") of a soon-coming event, distinguishing it from general Christian eschatology.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a member of Christian denomination that expects the imminent advent of Christ

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Adventist
• Second Adventist