der Fürsprecher
Translation
advocate, proponent, spokesperson, champion
Examples
Er ist ein starker Fürsprecher für Menschenrechte.
He is a strong advocate for human rights.
Sie trat als Fürsprecherin der Armen auf.
She acted as a spokesperson for the poor.
Grammar Patterns
an advocate ((of sth.)) He is an advocate of justice.
an advocate ((for sb./sth.)) He is an advocate for the poor.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Befürworter, Verfechter; Antonyms: Gegner, Widersacher
Etymology
From 'für' (for) + 'Sprecher' (speaker). Literally 'for-speaker', someone who speaks for a cause or person.
Memory Tips
Picture someone standing up 'for' (für) a cause and 'speaking' (sprechen) about it. This is an advocate.