noun [C ] C1 • synonyms: supporter, proponent • human rights advocate; advocate for/against something; passionate advocate of something • freq in AmE: 7/10 • as a noun: /ˈæd. və. kət/; as a verb: /ˈæd. və. keɪt/ — stress and final syllable differ
She’s a passionate advocate for mental health awareness.
a person who publicly supports or defends a particular cause, idea, or group; often used in political, social, legal, or ethical contexts
Jest zagorzałą zwolenniczką świadomości zdrowia psychicznego.
staunch advocate
collocation with advocate noun [C ] C1 • staunch advocate of something; become/remain a staunch advocate; staunch advocate for something • freq in AmE: 6/10 • Note ‼ as a noun: /ˈæd. və. kət/; as a verb: /ˈæd. və. keɪt/ — stress and final syllable differ
Many staunch advocates of free speech oppose censorship in any form.
a person who is deeply committed to a cause, idea, or group and defends it with unwavering loyalty and conviction; often used in political, ethical, or social contexts to emphasize passionate support
Wielu zagorzałych zwolenników wolności słowa sprzeciwia się wszelkiej cenzurze.
allegory
noun [C or U ] C2 literary/philosophical • synonyms: parable, symbol, metaphorical narrative • political/spiritual allegory; allegory of vanity/transformation; allegorical meaning/story/image • freq in AmE: 5/10
George Orwell’s Animal Farm is a political allegory about totalitarianism. | 2. Her novel functions as an allegory of personal transformation.
alegoria (opowieść, obraz lub struktura symboliczna, w której elementy reprezentują idee, wartości lub przesłania moralne)
a narrative, image, or symbolic system in which characters, events, or settings represent abstract ideas or moral qualities; often used to convey deeper philosophical, political, or spiritual meanings beneath the surface story
„Folwark zwierzęcy” Orwella to alegoria totalitaryzmu. | 2. Jej powieść działa jako alegoria przemiany wewnętrznej.
amiability
noun [U ] C1 • synonyms: friendliness, warmth, kindness • natural amiability / display amiability / his amiability never faltered • freq in AmE: 4/10
The host’s amiability set the tone for a joyful evening.
