Civil Rights Advocate
/ˈsɪvəl raɪts ˈædvəkət/
Definitions
- (n.) A person who actively supports and promotes the protection and enforcement of civil rights through legal or social means.
The civil rights advocate worked tirelessly to eliminate discrimination in housing laws.
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- civil rights advocate
- civil rights advocates
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Commentary
Typically used to describe individuals engaged in promoting legal or social change to protect individual rights against governmental or private infringement.
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