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Meaning of advocate
A person who publicly supports or recommends a particular cause or policy
Etymology of advocate
The word "advocate" comes from the Latin "advocatus", which is the past participle of "advocare", meaning "to call to one's aid"
Historically, the term referred to a person who was called to aid or support another in a legal or formal context
Synonyms
supporter
backer
promoter
proponent
champion
defender
spokesperson
representative
agent
lawyer
counselor
mediator
negotiator
intermediary
ambassador
envoy
delegate
proxy
surrogate
ally
assistant
associate
colleague
partner
collaborator
coordinator
facilitator
expeditor
Definitions
- A person who publicly supports or recommends a particular cause or policy
- * A lawyer who pleads the cause of another in a court of law
Usage Examples
- She is an advocate for women's rights and has worked tirelessly to promote equality
- * He was appointed as an advocate for the company, tasked with promoting their new product