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n. - A person who pleads for a cause or propounds an idea.

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  • I wonder if the advocator is a man or not.
  • Freidman was a cheerleader and advocator of this war of aggression up until recently; I have no respect for him.
  • Whilst I am NOT an advocator of Christmas, I do love bestowing presents on people and always made the effort for all to enjoy themselves.
  • Lucky and I dropped by the New York League of Humane Voters City Council event and listened to politicians jockeying for top-dog positions such as mayor, public...
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