advocator

Definition of Advocator in English :

a person who pleads for a cause or propounds an idea

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Advocator

noun

formal

a person who advocates

Health advocator Dr Sally Cockburn will attend the forum.

v. ad·vo·cat·ed, ad·vo·cat·ing, ad·vo·cates

v.tr.

To speak, plead, or argue in favor of: advocate a vegan diet. See Synonyms at support.

v.intr.

Usage Problem To act as an advocate: advocated for her patients; advocated for more stringent crime laws.

n. (-kĭt)

1. One that argues for a cause; a supporter or defender: an advocate of civil rights.

2. One that pleads in another's behalf; an intercessor: advocates for abused children and spouses.

3. A lawyer.