1. Person who supports a cause and exercises his right to be heard, or represents a party before a court or tribunal to defend it or plead on behalf of it. 
2. Alternative term for attorney in United States, South Asia, the United Kingdom, and most countries which follow English Common Law. 
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USAGE EXAMPLE

After learning of discrimination towards one of his female coworkers in the workplace, Cameron became a big advocate for the feminist movement.