No. 6,920 in Dutch
advocate
"Advocate" in Dutch means "lawyer" or "attorney" in English.
In a sentence
De advocate verdedigde haar cliënt in de rechtszaal.
The lawyer defended her client in the courtroom.
In this sentence, 'advocate' means a legal professional or lawyer.
Hij is een groot pleitbezorger voor milieubehoud; een echte advocate voor verandering.
He is a great proponent for environmental conservation; a true advocate for change.
Here, 'advocate' implies a support or promoter of a cause or idea.
Ze speelde de rol van een advocate in het theaterstuk.
She played the role of a lawyer in the play.
This usage of 'advocate' refers to an acting role portraying a legal professional.
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