Meaning and Prefix of "Advocate"
Meaning:
"Advocate" means to publicly support or recommend a particular cause or policy. It can also refer to a person who pleads for or supports a cause or another person.
Prefix:
The prefix of "advocate" is "ad-". It comes from the Latin word "ad," which means "to," "towards," or "near."
Origin:
The word "advocate" comes from the Latin word "advocatus," which originally meant "one who is called in to help." This meaning evolved to include the concept of someone who speaks on behalf of another, especially in a legal context.
Examples:
* "He is a strong advocate for animal rights."
* "The lawyer acted as the defendant's advocate in court."
* "The group advocated for stricter environmental regulations."
Note: The word "advocate" can also be used as a noun, referring to the person who supports a cause.