advocacy

[ ad-vuh-kuh-see ]

noun

, plural ad·vo·ca·cies.

1. the act of pleading for, supporting, or recommending; active espousal:

   He was known for his advocacy of states' rights.

advocacy

/ ˈædvəkəsɪ /

noun

1. active support, esp of a cause

Other Words From

• non·advo·ca·cy noun
• pre·advo·ca·cy noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of advocacy¹

First recorded in 1375–1425; late Middle English advocacye, from Medieval Latin advocātia; advocate, -acy

Example Sentences

Among the most prominent is the Federation for American Immigration Reform, or FAIR, which has since become one of the nation’s largest and most influential immigration control advocacy groups.

From Salon

Americans for Responsible Innovation, an advocacy group, wants Musk to become a strategic AI advisor to Trump, saying, “As artificial intelligence races ahead, the U.S. should lead the world in advancing AI safely and securely.”

From Los Angeles Times

An advocacy center that offered a safe space for the LGBTQ+ community in Beijing has been closed as part of a government crackdown.

From Los Angeles Times

Thailand’s gay-friendly culture has caught the attention of Chinese LGBTQ+ people as queer advocacy and representation faces pressure at home.

From Los Angeles Times

Articles about LGBTQ+ issues, which reached an annual peak of 867 in 2015, fell to 240 last year, according to the China Rainbow Media Awards, an advocacy group.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• advancement
• assistance
• backing