advocates
n. countablen. people who publicly support a specific plan, idea, or way of doing something. They speak up to help others understand why a change is important.
n. individuals who publicly support or recommend a particular cause or policy. Often used to describe those who represent the interests of a specific group in legal or political contexts.
The advocates for the new park met with the mayor today.
Environmental advocates are pushing for stricter laws to reduce plastic waste in the ocean.
While some critics argued the policy was too expensive, its advocates maintained that the long-term social benefits would far outweigh the initial investment.
Commonly followed by the preposition 'for' to indicate the cause or group being supported.
advocates of the environmentadvocates for the environmentWhile 'of' is sometimes used, 'for' is the standard preposition when describing people who actively support a cause.