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/
Korean meaning: 특정 대의나 정책을 공개적으로 지지하거나 옹호하는 것
Korean pronunciation: **애**드버커시
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
A woman's advocacy for tree protection draws community support in the park
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Advocacy awakens democracy from the sleep of bureaucracy!
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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.
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“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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