🇰🇷Korean Source WordCode: KO

옹호

Pronunciation / Transliteration: ong-ho

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Advocacy/ˈæd.və.kə.si/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇰🇷 Example Sentence in Korean:

"그녀의 옹호는 많은 사람들에게 영감을 주었습니다."

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The act of supporting a cause or proposal.

    "Her advocacy for environmental protection has inspired many to take action."
  2. 2

    A group or organization that promotes a particular cause.

    "The advocacy group worked tirelessly to raise awareness about mental health issues."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'advocacy' originates from the Latin word 'advocatia', which means 'to call to one's aid'. It evolved through Old French before entering English in the late Middle Ages, reflecting a shift from a general sense of calling for help to a more specific focus on supporting a cause or individual.

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