Advocacy

Advocacy

 

Word Name

• Advocacy

Part of Speech

• Noun

Pronunciation

• /ˈæd.və.kə.si/

Description and Definition

• Advocacy refers to the act or process of supporting a cause or proposal. It involves the actions or efforts of an individual or group to promote, defend, or argue in favor of a particular issue, policy, or interest.

Etymology and Historical Background

• The word originates from the Latin "advocatus," meaning "one called to aid (another);" "advocare" means "to call" (as in to call for support).

Synonyms

1. Support
2. Defense
3. Promotion
4. Endorsement
5. Championing

Antonyms

1. Opposition
2. Criticism
3. Attack
4. Condemnation
5. Repudiation

Example Sentences in English

1. The lawyer's advocacy for her client was evident during the trial.
2. Environmental advocacy groups are pushing for stricter pollution controls.
3. His advocacy of free speech has won him many supporters.
4. The senator's advocacy for healthcare reform made headlines.
5. The organization's advocacy efforts helped change public opinion.
6. She is known for her strong advocacy of children's rights.
7. Advocacy in the workplace can lead to better working conditions.
8. The campaign focused on advocacy for higher education funding.
9. Through advocacy, they aimed to influence the government's policy.
10. Her advocacy for animal rights began in her teenage years.

 

Korean Translations of Example Sentences

1. 그 변호사는 재판 중에 그녀의 의뢰인을 위한 옹호를 분명히 보여주었다.
2. 환경 옹호 단체들이 더 엄격한 오염 통제를 촉구하고 있다.
3. 그의 언론의 자유 옹호는 그에게 많은 지지자들을 얻게 해주었다.
4. 상원의원의 건강관리 개혁에 대한 옹호는 헤드라인을 장식했다.
5. 그 조직의 옹호 노력은 대중의 여론을 바꾸는 데 도움을 주었다.
6. 그녀는 아동 권리 옹호에 대한 강한 명성을 가지고 있다.
7. 직장에서의 옹호는 더 나은 근무 조건으로 이어질 수 있다.
8. 그 캠페인은 고등 교육 자금 지원을 위한 옹호에 초점을 맞췄다.
9. 옹호를 통해, 그들은 정부 정책에 영향을 미치려고 했다.
10. 그녀의 동물 권리 옹호는 십대 때부터 시작되었다.

Multimedia Resources

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