Advocacy Meaning in English
word
ˈædvəkəsi
AD-vuh-kuh-see
ˈædvəkəsi
AD-vuh-kuh-see
Definition
The act of supporting or speaking in favor of a cause, idea, or group, especially in public or official settings.
Usage & Nuances
Common in formal, academic, and legal contexts. Used with issues ('advocacy for human rights'), people ('child advocacy'), and fields ('advocacy groups'). Not used for private, individual support—emphasizes public promotion.
Spanish: defensa - abogacía - promociónPortuguese (BR): defesa - promoção - apoio (causa)Portuguese (PT): defesa - promoção - apoio (causa)Chinese (Simplified): 倡导 - 提倡Chinese (Traditional): 倡導 - 提倡Hindi: समर्थन - पक्षपोषणArabic: الدعوة - المناصرةBengali: পক্ষপাতিত্ব - পক্ষে কথা বলাRussian: адвокация - защита (общественных интересов)Japanese: 提唱 - 支持Vietnamese: vận động - bênh vực (công khai)Korean: 옹호 - 지지Turkish: savunuculuk - destekUrdu: وَکَالَت - حمایت (عوامی سطح پر)Indonesian: advokasi - pembelaan
Example Sentences
Her advocacy helped change the school’s policy.
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There is growing advocacy for clean energy.
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Advocacy groups play a key role in society.
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He’s known for his passionate advocacy of animal rights.
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Online advocacy has become a powerful tool for change.
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Many politicians rely on strong advocacy from their supporters.
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