advocacy — public support for or recommendation of a particular cause or policy
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: public support for or recommendation of a particular cause or policy
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈædvəkəsi/
Example Sentences
- The lawyer's advocacy for free pizza in courtrooms was surprisingly unsuccessful.
- Her advocacy work focuses on improving educational opportunities for underprivileged children.
- The senator's advocacy for mandatory nap time at work gained unexpected public support.
advocacy
NOUN[/ˈædvəkəsi/]
public support for or recommendation of a particular cause or policy
Her strong advocacy saved the old tree from the bulldozers.
AD(toward) + VOC(voice) — advocacy is directing your voice toward the public to support a cause.
To protect their privacy, the citizens launched a loud advocacy campaign.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'advocacie', derived from Latin 'advocatus' meaning 'called to' or 'summoned to help', which comes from the verb 'advocare' (ad- 'to' + vocare 'to call'). The word entered English through Norman French in the 13th century.
Breakdown
advoc- (from Latin advocatus, 'one called to help') + -acy (suffix forming nouns of state or condition) = advocacy
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📝Examples
“The lawyer's advocacy for free pizza in courtrooms was surprisingly unsuccessful.”
“Her advocacy work focuses on improving educational opportunities for underprivileged children.”
“The senator's advocacy for mandatory nap time at work gained unexpected public support.”
“Patient advocacy ensures that healthcare decisions prioritize the patient's best interests.”
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