apologism
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English
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Etymology
1.2
Noun
1.2.1
Related terms
1.2.2
Translations
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References
English
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Etymology
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From
apology
+
-ism
.
Noun
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apologism
(
plural
apologisms
)
A
defence
or
excuse
; a speech or written answer made to
justify
someone.
Synonyms:
apologia
,
apology
Related terms
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apologeticism
apologetics
apologist
apologize
Translations
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apology
—
see
apology
References
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Oxford English Dictionary
, 1884–1928, and
First Supplement
, 1933.
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