What does Advocacy mean?

Definitions for Advocacy
ˈæd və kə siad·vo·ca·cy

This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word Advocacy.

Princeton's WordNet

  1. advocacy, protagonismnoun

    active support of an idea or cause etc.; especially the act of pleading or arguing for something

Wiktionary

  1. advocacynoun

    the profession of an advocate

  2. advocacynoun

    the act of arguing in favour of, or supporting something

  3. advocacynoun

    the practice of supporting someone to make their voice heard

Samuel Johnson's Dictionary

  1. Advocacynoun

    The act of pleading; vindication; defence; apology: a word in little use.

    Etymology: from advocate.

    If any there are who are of opinion, that there are no antipodes, or that the stars do fall, they shall not want herein the applause or advocacy of Satan. Thomas Browne, Vulgar Errours, b. i.

Wikipedia

  1. Advocacy

    Advocacy is an activity by an individual or group that aims to influence decisions within political, economic, and social institutions. Advocacy includes activities and publications to influence public policy, laws and budgets by using facts, their relationships, the media, and messaging to educate government officials and the public. Advocacy can include many activities that a person or organization undertakes, including media campaigns, public speaking, commissioning and publishing research. Lobbying (often by lobby groups) is a form of advocacy where a direct approach is made to legislators on a specific issue or specific piece of legislation. Research has started to address how advocacy groups in the United States and Canada are using social media to facilitate civic engagement and collective action.

ChatGPT

  1. advocacy

    Advocacy is the act or process of supporting, endorsing or promoting a cause, idea, or policy, often with the goal of influencing public opinion or decision-making. It involves actions or activities such as lobbying, public speaking or even educational efforts aimed at gaining support and raising awareness about a particular issue. It can be carried out by individuals, interest groups, or organizations to urge changes in behavior, laws, or policies.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Advocacynoun

    the act of pleading for or supporting; work of advocating; intercession

  2. Etymology: [OF. advocatie, LL. advocatia. See Advocate.]

Wikidata

  1. Advocacy

    Advocacy is a political process by an individual or group which aims to influence public-policy and resource allocation decisions within political, economic, and social systems and institutions. Advocacy can include many activities that a person or organization undertakes including media campaigns, public speaking, commissioning and publishing research or polls or the filing of an amicus brief. Lobbying is a form of advocacy where a direct approach is made to legislators on an issue which plays a significant role in modern politics. Research is beginning to explore how advocacy groups in the U.S. and Canada are using social media to facilitate civic engagement and collective action.

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary

  1. Advocacy

    ad′vo-ka-si, n. the function of an advocate: a pleading for: defence. [See Advocate.]

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of Advocacy in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of Advocacy in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

Examples of Advocacy in a Sentence

  1. The ACLU:

    When employers in male-dominated fields advertise their jobs only to men, it prevents women from breaking into those fields. What’s more, clicking on the Facebook ads brought viewers to a page listing numerous other job opportunities at these companies for which job seekers might be qualified, because no women saw these ads, they were shut out of learning not only about the jobs highlighted in the ads, but also about any of these other opportunities, the advocacy group said. Joe Osborne, Joe Osborne, told Fox News :.

  2. Judith Smith:

    We are a contemporary dance company. ... We have dancers with and without physical disabilities, our mission is to change the face of dance and disability, and we do it through artistry, engagement and advocacy work.

  3. Bill Maher:

    And after every one of us winds up bearing the cost for cars to install this alarm, you know who's going to ignore it? Crackheads are the people who do it on purpose, a sensor light is not going to fix this problem and Democrats no longer possess the common sense to understand that not every problem in the world can be fixed with a regulation. But don't tell that to the advocacy groups who also want every future car in America to only start when the driver blows into a breathalyzer. Oh great, my other car is a Karen. You know, it's also not safe to drive when you're crying. Should we make a car that follows your texts and stops the engine when you're dumped?

  4. Charles Krauthammer:

    This is a way to win a battle with Congress, and they knew that this was not something you’re supposed to do. That’s why there was no paper trail or request, that is, I think, a violation of the power of the executive, fearing with legitimate activities and interactions of the Congress and also of pro-advocates who would and should expect with the private communications on behalf of political advocacy is something that the government ought not listen to, listen in on and abuse and that was done.

  5. Benny Boscio Jr.:

    It is time for all our elected officials who used their advocacy duringthe ‘ Me Too ’ movementto change our laws in New York to ensure sexual predators in our jails face serious criminal charges and are held fully accountable for their crimes.

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Translations for Advocacy

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  • تَأْييد, مناصرة, الدعوةArabic
  • застъ̀пничество, адвока́тство, подкрепа, защи́таBulgarian
  • Interessenvertretung, Befürwortung, FürspracheGerman
  • συνηγορίαGreek
  • apoyo, defensaSpanish
  • دفاع، طرفداریPersian
  • kannatus, asianajo, kannattaminenFinnish
  • promotion, plaidoyer, barreau, mobilisationFrench
  • pártfogásHungarian
  • סנגורHebrew
  • アドボカシーJapanese
  • ವಕಾಲತ್ತುKannada
  • 옹호Korean
  • patrocínio assequámurLatin
  • forsvarNorwegian
  • beslutningspåvirkningNorwegian
  • засту́пничество, пропаганда, адвока́тство, адвокату́ра, подде́ржка, защи́таRussian
  • forsvarSwedish
  • ஆலோசனைTamil
  • న్యాయవాదTelugu
  • avukatlıkTurkish
  • وکالتUrdu
  • 拥护Chinese

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