Advocates: meaning, definitions and examples

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advocates

[ ˈædvəkɪts ]

^{Context #1}

legal

People who publicly support or recommend a particular cause or policy.

Synonyms

champions, promoters, supporters

Examples of usage

The advocates for animal rights organized a protest outside the zoo.
She has been a vocal advocate for environmental protection for many years.

^{Context #2}

legal

To publicly recommend or support a particular cause or policy.

Synonyms

endorse, promote, support

Examples of usage

The group advocates for stricter gun control laws.
He advocates for better access to healthcare in underserved communities.

Translations

Translations of the word "advocates" in other languages:

🇵🇹 advogados

🇮🇳 वकील

🇩🇪 Anwälte

🇮🇩 pengacara

🇺🇦 адвокати

🇵🇱 adwokaci

🇯🇵 弁護士

🇫🇷 avocats

🇪🇸 abogados

🇹🇷 avukatlar

🇰🇷 변호사

🇸🇦 محامون

🇨🇿 advokáti

🇸🇰 advokáti

🇨🇳 律师

🇸🇮 odvetniki

🇮🇸 lögfræðingar

🇰🇿 адвокаттар

🇬🇪 ადვოკატები

🇦🇿 vəkillər

🇲🇽 abogados

Word origin

The word 'advocate' originated from the Latin word 'advocatus', which means 'one called to aid' or 'one who pleads for another'. It has been used in English since the 14th century with the legal sense of 'one whose profession is to plead cases in a court of law'. Over time, the term has broadened to also refer to individuals who publicly support or recommend causes or policies.