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advocatrice

|ad-vo-ca-trice|

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/ˈædvəkəˌtrɪs/

female advocate

Etymology
Etymology Information

'advocatrice' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'advocatrix', where 'ad-' meant 'toward' and 'vocare' meant 'to call'.

Historical Evolution

'advocatrix' transformed into the French word 'advocatrice', and eventually became the modern English word 'advocatrice'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'a female who calls or speaks for someone', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a female advocate or supporter'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a female advocate or supporter.

She was known as a passionate advocatrice for women's rights.

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Last updated: 2025/05/16 11:36