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Definition of advocatrix

advocatrix

/ˌæd.vəˈkeɪ.trɪks/
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Plural:advocatrices
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advocatrix Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A female advocate; a woman who pleads the cause of another, defends a position, or champions a specific policy.

Example

"As a dedicated advocatrix of workers' rights, she spent her career lobbying for safer factory conditions."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Advocatrix is an archaic or highly formal term for a female advocate; in modern English, 'advocate' is generally used as a gender-neutral term for all individuals.

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Word Origin & Etymology

From Late Latin 'advocatrix', the feminine form of 'advocatus' (one called to aid, advocate), derived from the verb 'advocare' (to summon or call to one's aid).

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Advocatrix. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/advocatrix
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