Present participle of advocate; actively supporting or arguing in favor of a cause, policy, or person.
From Latin 'advocatus' meaning 'called to aid', from 'ad-' (to) and 'vocare' (to call). Originally referred to legal representatives in Roman courts. The broader sense of supporting any cause developed in the 18th century.
The word 'advocating' comes from ancient Rome where an 'advocatus' was literally someone 'called to aid' in legal proceedings - today's advocates still answer the call to help, just for causes beyond the courtroom!
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