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10 Language-to-English DictionariesDefesa
Pronunciation / Transliteration: deˈfe.za
"A defesa dos direitos humanos é essencial."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The act of supporting a cause or proposal.
"Her advocacy for environmental protection has inspired many to take action." - 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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10 Global Lexicons: How "Advocacy" is said worldwide
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Plaidoyer
Transliteration: plɛdwa.je
"Son plaidoyer pour la justice sociale a été bien reçu."
Einsatz
Transliteration: ˈaɪn.zats
"Ihr Einsatz für die Menschenrechte ist bewundernswert."
Difesa
Transliteration: diˈfe.za
"La sua difesa dei diritti umani è stata applaudita."
Defensa
Transliteration: deˈfen.sa
"Su defensa de la igualdad ha inspirado a muchos."
Defesa
Transliteration: deˈfe.za
"A defesa dos direitos humanos é essencial."
वकालत
Transliteration: vakālat
"उसकी वकालत ने कई लोगों को प्रेरित किया।"
倡导
Transliteration: chàng dǎo
"她对环境保护的倡导引起了广泛关注。"
옹호
Transliteration: ong-ho
"그녀의 옹호는 많은 사람들에게 영감을 주었습니다."
擁護
Transliteration: yōgo
"彼女の擁護は多くの人々に影響を与えました。"
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