1. In Christian theology, the second coming of Jesus Christ at the end of time.
Usage: theological; often capitalized; from Greek, meaning 'presence' or 'arrival'

Examples

• Early Christians believed in the imminent parousia of Christ.
• The parousia is a central doctrine in Christian eschatology.
• Many New Testament passages discuss the signs preceding the parousia.
• Different Christian denominations have varying interpretations of the parousia.
• The concept of parousia emphasizes Christ's return to judge the living and the dead.