Manunuhol (en. Advocate)

/ma.nu.nu.hol/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A person who promotes or instills ideas or goals.
The advocate works to improve the rights of workers.
Ang manunuhol ay nagtatrabaho upang mapabuti ang mga karapatan ng mga manggagawa.
An advocate for a cause or advocacy.
As an environmental advocate, she actively participates in conservation projects.
Bilang isang manunuhol ng kalikasan, siya ay aktibong nakikilahok sa mga proyekto ng pangangalaga.

Etymology

The word 'manunuhol' is derived from the root word 'tuhol' which means 'to fight' or 'to defend'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

advocate for rights
A person who works for the rights of others.
manunuhol ng karapatan

Related Words

advocacy
An active effort to fight for a specific cause or belief.
adbokasiya

Slang Meanings

Someone who chimes in at times or continuously avoids the main topic.
He's the type who always butts into conversations, always meddling.
Siya yung manunuhol sa mga tao, lagi siyang nakikisawsaw.
A person who loves to interfere or be trendy.
Don't pay attention to him; he's just a meddler in our conversation.
Huwag siyang pansinin, manunuhol lang iyon sa aming usapan.