advocacy
Translation
advocacy, support, backing, championing
Examples
She is known for her advocacy of children's rights.
She is known for her advocacy of children's rights.
The group's advocacy led to a change in the law.
The group's advocacy led to a change in the law.
Grammar Patterns
advocacy ((for/of sth.)) public support for an idea or plan She is known for her advocacy of human rights.
Similar Words
Synonyms: support, backing, promotion; Antonyms: opposition, criticism
Etymology
From 'advocate' + '-cy', a noun-forming suffix indicating a state or quality.
Memory Tips
Think of an 'advocate' (a person) and what they do: 'advocacy' (the action).