Definition

Noun: - A Protestant Christian denomination within the broader Adventist movement. Its core distinguishing beliefs include the observance of Saturday as the biblical Sabbath and an emphasis on the imminent Second Coming (Advent) of Jesus Christ.

Usage

• is known for its holistic approach to health and its worldwide missionary work.
• The doctrines of are based on the Bible.
• She has been studying the principles of .

Advanced Usage

• The term can be used to refer to the collective beliefs, practices, and institutions of this religious group.
  • Seventh-day Adventism operates a global network of educational and medical institutions.

Variants and Related Words

• Seventh-day Adventist (noun): A member or adherent of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.
  • He is a Seventh-day Adventist.
• Adventism (noun): The general Christian doctrine emphasizing the imminent return of Christ, within which Seventh-day Adventism is a specific branch.

Synonyms

• Adventist Church (when contextually referring to this specific denomination)
• Sabbatarian Adventism (a more technical, historical term)

Related Phrases

• Seventh-day Adventist Church: The official organizational name for the denomination.
  • The Seventh-day Adventist Church was formally established in 1863.

Noun

1. Adventism that is strongly Protestant and observes Saturday as the Sabbath