Tagataguyod (en. Advocate)

/taɡataɡujod/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A person who supports or advocates for a goal, idea, or cause.
He is an advocate for human rights.
Siya ay isang tagataguyod ng karapatang pantao.
A personality or agency that promotes a particular agenda or interest.
Environmental advocates work to preserve natural resources.
Ang mga tagataguyod ng kalikasan ay nagtatrabaho upang mapanatili ang mga likas na yaman.
A person who acts as a representative in legal or political matters.
He needs an advocate in his case to fight for his rights.
Kailangan ng tagataguyod sa kanyang kaso upang maipaglaban ang kanyang karapatan.

Etymology

Derived from the root word 'taguyod', which means 'to uplift' or 'to support'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

advocate of human rights
A person or group that advocates for human rights.
tagataguyod ng karapatang pantao
environmental advocates
People or groups working for environmental protection.
mga tagataguyod ng kalikasan

Related Words

uplift
The word 'taguyod' refers to the act of supporting or enhancing something.
taguyod
defend
A word describing the act of protecting or defending a person or idea.
tanggol

Slang Meanings

Defender or leader of a group
Mark is the advocate for the youth in our barangay.
Si Mark ang tagataguyod ng mga kabataan sa barangay namin.
A person who promotes a goal or cause
We need an advocate for this advocacy.
Kailangan natin ng tagataguyod para sa adbokasiyang ito.
People who fight for the rights of others
Let's be advocates for those who are unheard.
Maging tagataguyod tayo ng mga hindi naririnig.