Kasugiran (en. Advocacy)

/ka-su-'gi-ran/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
An act or state of promoting an advocacy or objective.
The advocacy of teachers for a better education system gained support from the community.
Ang kasugiran ng mga guro para sa mas magandang sistema ng edukasyon ay umani ng suporta mula sa komunidad.
Actions aimed at advancing the rights and welfare of a group or sector.
The advocacy for workers' rights helped in increasing wages.
Ang kasugiran para sa mga karapatan ng mga manggagawa ay nakatulong sa pagtataas ng wages.

Etymology

from the word 'sugi' meaning to identify or recognize.

Common Phrases and Expressions

citizen advocacy
promotion of people's rights
kasugiran ng mamamayan

Related Words

proponent
a person or group that advocates ideas or objectives.
mapagtaguyod
social advocacy
promotion of social change.
adbokasiyang panlipunan

Slang Meanings

Collaboration of secrets
I don't want to get involved in their gossip.
Ayoko ng makipagsabwatan sa mga kasugiran nila.
Gossip
Wow, you two have gossip again!
Aba, may kasugiran na naman kayong dalawa!
Story/Chat session
Listen to the stories of your friends.
Makinig ka sa kasugiran ng mga kaibigan mo.