apologism

English

Etymology

From apology +‎ -ism.

Noun

apologism (plural apologisms)

1. A defence or excuse; a speech or written answer made to justify someone.

   Synonyms: apologia, apology

Related terms

• apologeticism
• apologetics
• apologist
• apologize

Translations

apology — see apology

References

• James A. H. Murray et al., editors (1884–1928), “Apologism”, in A New English Dictionary on Historical Principles (Oxford English Dictionary), London: Clarendon Press, →OCLC.