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advocacy
AD-vuh-kuh-see
Advocacy (noun) means Public support for a cause, policy, or group of people. Example: “Their advocacy for cleaner rivers led the council to review its rules.”
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Public support for a cause, policy, or group of people.
"Their advocacy for cleaner rivers led the council to review its rules."
"She has spent her career in advocacy for disability rights."
"The charity focuses on advocacy as much as direct aid."
How to use advocacy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishActively speaking up or campaigning in support of something or someone.
Common pairings
advocacy group
advocacy work
patient advocacy
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Etymology
From Middle French advocacie, ultimately linked to advocate.
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What does “advocacy” mean?
The word “advocacy” means public support for a cause, policy, or group of people. In plain terms, actively speaking up or campaigning in support of something or someone.
How do you pronounce “advocacy”?
“Advocacy” is pronounced AD-vuh-kuh-see (/ˈæd.və.kə.si/ in IPA).
How do you use “advocacy” in a sentence?
Here is “advocacy” used in a sentence: “She has spent her career in advocacy for disability rights.”
What part of speech is “advocacy”?
“Advocacy” is a noun.
Where does the word “advocacy” come from?
The word “advocacy” comes from Middle French. From Middle French advocacie, ultimately linked to advocate.
Is “advocacy” a common word?
“Advocacy” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the difference between "advocacy" and "activism"?
Advocacy is public support for a cause, often through persuasion, argument, or representing a group's interests. Activism usually involves more direct action, such as protests and campaigns, so advocacy can be one part of a wider activist effort.
What is the difference between "advocacy" and "lobbying"?
Lobbying is a specific form of advocacy aimed at influencing lawmakers or officials directly. Advocacy is broader, covering any public support for a cause, policy, or group, whether or not it targets those in power.
What is the difference between "advocacy" and "advocate"?
"Advocacy" is the noun for the act of publicly supporting a cause. "Advocate" is the person who does that supporting, or a verb meaning to support or argue for something.
What are common collocations with "advocacy"?
Frequent pairings include advocacy group, patient advocacy, self-advocacy, child advocacy, and advocacy campaign. These reflect its meaning of organised public support for a cause or group of people.
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