förkämpe

Swedish

noun
Definitions
  • an advocate, a protagonist, a champion (someone who fights for a cause or status)

Etymology

Compound from Swedish för (for, bow front, capable, able, stout) + Swedish kämpe.

Origin

Swedish

kämpe

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