advocacy

CEFRC1

/ˈæd.və.kə.si/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    Public support for a cause, policy, or group.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    The act of arguing in favour of, or supporting someone or something.

Examples

  • He volunteered at an advocacy group.

  • Advocacy was always his passion.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
4
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1

Also pronounced

  • /ædˈvokəsi/
  • /ædˈvoʊkəsi/

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. The practice of supporting someone to make their voice heard.

  2. The profession of an advocate.

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Origin

noun

From Middle English advocacie, advocacye, advocatye, from Middle French advocacie, advocatie, avocacie and Medieval Latin advocātia; equivalent to advocate + -cy.